Trump to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk Posthumously
President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last month at a Utah college event.
A ceremony will be held at the White House, where Trump will participate to honor Kirk's legacy.
- Charlie Kirk was the founder and executive director of Turning Point USA.
- Turning Point USA is one of the largest national student conservative organizations in the country.
- The organization's headquarters was established in Lemont, Illinois, in 2012.
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Residents of Lemont, Illinois, held a vigil on September 11, 2025, to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk.
Author's summary: Trump awards medal to Charlie Kirk.