He said he would award the medal posthumously to the commentator who was gunned down Wednesday.
By Catholics for Catholics
A day after Charlie Kirk was gunned down amidst a grisly, chaotic scene that has left the nation’s conservatives traumatized, President Donald Trump announced that he would bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to the late commentator.
“Let me express the horror and grief so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk have felt,” Trump said in brief remarks before remembering 9/11. “Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people. Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika, and his beautiful children: Fantastic people they are. We miss him greatly.”
President Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. pic.twitter.com/41yPuMkhcm
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According to Newsmax, Trump said: “Yet, I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”
“I’m pleased to announce that I will soon be awarding Charlie Kirk, posthumously, the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” Trump said. “The date of the ceremony will be announced, and I can only guarantee you one thing. That we will have a very big crowd. Very, very big. Thank you.”
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