Trump awards Charlie Kirk top honor amid crackdown on left-wing groups
October 2025 55 views 1MIN 5SECTRUMP: "And the Presidential Medal of Freedom is a really big deal. Very few people get it. Very few people, frankly, qualify. It's a decision of the president, but it's a qualification that's a very hard one to get. And I would like to ask if I might, the military aid to read Charles James Kirk's citation for the Presidential Medal of Freedom." MILITARY SPEAKER: "The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to Charles James Kirk. Accepting on behalf of Charlie is his wife, Mrs. Erika Kirk. Charlie Kirk was one of the most influential American political figures of his generation." Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, a killing that shocked the nation and reignited debates over political violence. A key figure in conservative politics, Kirk mobilized young voters for Trump's 2024 campaign. His influence was significant but divisive, marked by attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and civil rights. Supporters hailed him as a champion of free speech, while critics argued he helped mainstream extremist views. Since his death, Trump has called Kirk a "martyr for American freedom" and vowed at his memorial service to carry on his work. In September, both the House of Representatives and Senate approved resolutions declaring October 14 a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."
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