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Erika Kirk accepts Medal of Freedom for slain husband Charlie Kirk

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk at the White House, with Erika Kirk accepting on his behalf; Trump called him 'a giant of his generation.'
  • On September 10th, Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University, and Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with his killing as prosecutors seek the death penalty.
  • Multiple vigils are planned across the country to mark his birthday, including events in Dunwoody, Georgia, Akron, Ohio with candlelight vigils, and a 6:30 event at Brook Run Park; Turning Point USA posted a tribute video featuring Kirk, Erika Kirk and their two kids.
  • Trump framed Kirk's death as a rallying point for his supporters, vowing a redoubled crackdown on radical left-wing groups and deploying National Guard troops to several Democrat-run cities.
  • The White House ceremony was widely carried by cable networks including CNN, Fox News, ABC, NBC, NewsNation, Newsmax, OAN and RSBN, while MSNBC declined and faced backlash.
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The U.S. President takes advantage of the Freedom Medal ceremony to talk about himself and his ultra agenda, while Steve Bannon announces that he is already working for the U.S. President’s third term against what the U.S. Constitution establishes. The Trump Administration revokes at least six visas for people accused of “desiring the death” of Charlie Kirk Donald Trump is able to sneak into Chelsea’s celebration after winning the Club World Cup…

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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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