President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Tuesday, which would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday. Kirk died on September 10th at a Turning Point event.
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow and the new CEO of Turning Point USA, accepted the medal on his behalf at the White House. She expressed gratitude to President Trump and reassured the Turning Point USA chapters that Kirk's mission continues.
President Trump lauded Kirk as a "fearless warrior for liberty" and a "beloved leader" who galvanized the next generation of conservatives. He also noted Kirk's work on his 2016 presidential campaign and suggested that Turning Point USA had grown into a larger movement in the weeks following Kirk's death.
Kirk's killing occurred amidst rising political tensions and increased polarization in the United States. He was a significant figure in mobilizing young conservative supporters of President Tru... download the app to read more
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