President Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom Amid Manhunt for Killer
President Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom Amid Manhunt for Killer
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, September 11, 2025, that he will posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The announcement came during a 9/11 observance event at the Pentagon, just a day after Kirk was tragically shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
In a somber address, Trump lauded Kirk as ‘a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions.’ The President expressed profound sadness, stating, ‘We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and courage… will live on.’ Trump also confirmed plans to speak with Kirk’s grieving family, including his wife Erika and two young children. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, and details regarding the ceremony are expected soon.
The announcement unfolds amidst an active and urgent manhunt for Kirk’s killer. The FBI confirmed on Thursday that agents have recovered what is believed to be the weapon used in the shooting. Officials suspect the perpetrator is a college-aged individual, and the investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to apprehend the suspect. This is a developing story.
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