Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump announced today that conservative activist Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. The announcement came during the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon.
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, during a speaking event at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback Tour.” Witnesses say he was struck by a single shot from a rooftop while addressing a crowd of about 3,000. Authorities have recovered a suspected bolt‑action rifle but the shooter remains at large.
“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” Trump said. “We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.” He also expressed his condolences to Kirk’s wife Erika and their children.
A date for the formal award ceremony has not yet been set.