On Tuesday, October 14th President Trump hosted a ceremony to posthumously award the beloved Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom was established in 1945 by President Harry S. Truman and serves as the highest honor a United States citizen can receive. The recipient is chosen by only the President.
“To live free is the greatest gift, but to die free is the greatest victory.
Charlie Kirk was a martyr for truth and freedom. We will hold his memory in our hearts forever. 🤍”
To live free is the greatest gift, but to die free is the greatest victory.
Charlie Kirk was a martyr for truth and freedom. We will hold his memory in our hearts forever. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/n7eKPDIsEl
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 15, 2025
Full remarks: @MrsErikaKirk speaks at the White House upon accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of her late husband, @charliekirk11. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/bc1HO63RXg
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 14, 2025
President Trump marks October 14 as National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. ❤️
"We call on every American to pray for peace in our public square. Above all, we renew our resolve to always defend our principles of truth, faith, and the open exchange of ideas." pic.twitter.com/MIwh5FB5U6
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 15, 2025
Once in a generation comes a man able to change the course of society around him to enrich the lives of his brothers and sisters.
Charlie Kirk was that once in a generation man.
He spoke truth in the face of lies and proclaimed the Gospel in the face of evil, and our nation is… https://t.co/JVXIjOXbTP
— Scott Turner (@SecretaryTurner) October 14, 2025
Today, on what would have been Charlie Kirk’s 32nd birthday, let’s all take a moment to honor and reflect on the tremendous impact he had on our great country.
Charlie was truly an exceptional human. https://t.co/ieGfCkCozF
— Secretary Chris Wright (@SecretaryWright) October 15, 2025
Freedom is not a theory, it's a testimony.
Every single day the Trump Administration will continue to carry out the mission for which Charlie Kirk lived.
For Charlie. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mefZRxCVH6
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 15, 2025
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
