Charlie Kirk, influential conservative activist and Trump ally, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom after being fatally shot at Utah Valley University. FBI recovered the rifle; suspect hunt continues.
US President Donald Trump confirmed that right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump described Kirk as “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions.” Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative activist, podcast and radio commentator, and co-founder of Turning Point USA. He was a strong voice for the Republican Party, especially among young voters. Kirk was shot while speaking at an outdoor event called “Prove Me Wrong” at Utah Valley University in Utah. About 3,000 people attended the event when the suspect opened fire.
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