US EditionTrump announces he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump announced he will award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously following his assassination at Utah Valley University, where he inspired millions as a conservative leader.
- President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, following Kirk's shooting on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, where he was speaking.
- Kirk was remembered by Trump as a 'giant of his generation' and 'a champion of liberty,' underscoring his influence on young conservatives.
- The FBI is investigating the shooting, suspecting a targeted attack, while Kirk's death has reignited discussions on political violence in the U.S.
- Trump and several politicians condemned the violence, noting that it reflects a deeper issue of political violence in the U.S.
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‘A giant of his generation’: Donald Trump to honor Charlie Kirk with posthumous Medal of Freedom
It’s with a heavy heart that we bring you some somber news today. President Donald Trump has announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The news comes after Kirk’s assassination in Utah on Wednesday. Trump announced during his remarks at the Pentagon while commemorating the 9/11 attacks, per NBC. He started his speech by saying, “Before we begin, let me express the horror an…
First mugshot of suspected Charlie Kirk killer released
The first mugshot of Tyler Robinson, the suspected Charlie Kirk shooter, has been released by officials. On Wednesday, right-wing influencer and Trump loyalist Kirk was shot in the neck whilst he was speaking at a Utah university event. Shots were fired at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem where the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was speaking. READ NEXT: Mehdi Hasan condemns ‘disgusting’ Republicans for ‘weaponising’ Charlie Kirk…
Massive DONATIONS added to FBI award to catch Charlie Kirk's killer · American Wire News
The nation is just beginning to come to grips with how influential Charlie Kirk was before being assassinated in front of thousands of students while speaking at Utah Valley University as part of his “American Comeback” tour. President Donald J. Trump announced his death on social media and said he will attend Kirk’s funeral. The president also said that he will award Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Sadly, the monster who …
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