The assassin’s bullet that struck down conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday won’t erase his memory.
At the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced Kirk will be granted the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously, in a ceremony that’s to be announced.
And, at the beginning of ceremony marking the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks almost a quarter century ago, Trump made it clear why the award was so fitting.
.@POTUS: “I am pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.” pic.twitter.com/wqwKPHH9ua
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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) September 11, 2025
“Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief of so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk,” Trump said.
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