Summary
President Trump announced that Charlie Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, after he was fatally shot. The announcement was made during a 9/11 memorial event.
Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was a MAGA activist and podcaster.
- Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday.
- President Trump will honor him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
- This award is the highest civilian honor in the United States.
- The announcement was made at a 9/11 memorial ceremony.
- The ceremony date for the award is not yet announced.
- The ceremony is expected to have a large audience.
