Donald Trump Declares October 14 as US National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, Awards Him Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously at White House
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 13, declared October 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, honouring the late conservative activist on what would have been his 32nd birthday. During a solemn ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him "a giant of his generation."
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, October 13, declared October 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk, honouring the late conservative activist on what would have been his 32nd birthday. During a solemn ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him "a giant of his generation." The medal was accepted by his wife, Erika Kirk, who gave an emotional tribute to her husband’s legacy. Kirk was *atally shot on September 10 during an event at Utah Valley University, marking the first stop of his American Comeback Tour. Trump reportedly returned from the Middle East early Tuesday to personally preside over the ceremony. ‘We Found an Answer to Autism’: At Charlie Kirk Memorial, Donald Trump Says He Will Make Big Announcement on Autism on September 22 (Watch Video).
Donald Trump Declares October 14 as National Day for Charlie Kirk
JUST IN 🚨 President Trump signs a Proclamation declaring October 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk pic.twitter.com/4iJ5fEcfAh
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) October 14, 2025
Donald Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Late Activist Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was assassinated in the prime of his life for speaking the truth, living his faith, & relentlessly fighting for America.
That is why today President Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk our nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Bqd1hr9byX
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 15, 2025
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