Coverage dated September 10, 2025

Trump to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

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President Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday during remarks at the Pentagon to commemorate the 9/11 attacks.

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Fox News
Trump to award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom after campus assassination (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Trump announces he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom after the conservative activist was fatally shot at Utah Valley University.
NBC4 Washington
Trump to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Sep 10, 2025
NBC4 Washington's feed description
President Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday during remarks at the Pentagon to commemorate the 9/11 attacks.
FOX 4 Dallas
Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Sep 10, 2025
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
PJ Media
Trump to Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom Posthumously (opens PJ Media)
Published Sep 10, 2025
PJ Media's feed description
Trump awards Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, recognizing his legacy.
ABC 7 New York
Trump to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Sep 10, 2025
ABC 7 New York's feed description
President Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The American Conservative
Trump to Award Charlie Kirk Medal of Freedom (opens The American Conservative)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The American Conservative's feed description
The president announced that he would honor the conservative activist during a speech commemorating 9/11.
Townhall
President Trump Announces Charlie Kirk Will Be Posthumously Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens Townhall)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Townhall's feed description
President Trump announces Charlie Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously.
Deadline
Donald Trump To Award Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Charlie Kirk; Law Enforcement Provide Update On Search For Shooter (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Deadline's feed description
President Donald Trump said that he will award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old political activist who was shot to death at a Utah rally in what authorities say was a political assassination.
Washington Examiner
Trump to honor Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump spoke briefly about the conservative activist during his opening remarks at Thursday's 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon.
The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Will Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
President Trump is giving Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he announced at a 9/11 commemoration at the Pentagon.
The Hill
What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and who can be honored? (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Hill's feed description
(NEXSTAR) — President Donald Trump has announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday.
New York Post
Charlie Kirk to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously, Trump announces at 9/11 memorial (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 10, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot dead at a speaking event Wednesday, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation's highest civilian honor — posthumously, President Trump announced Thursday.
Variety
Trump to Award Charlie Kirk With Presidential Medal of Freedom After Assassination (opens Variety)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Variety's feed description
Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom after Kirk was assassinated.
The Daily Signal
Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
“Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people," President Trump says.
The Daily Caller
Trump To Award Charlie Kirk Medal Of Freedom Following Assassination (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Trump announced Thursday that he will be awarding the late Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom after he was murdered during university event.
Blaze Media
Trump to award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom: 'A giant of his generation' (opens Blaze Media)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Blaze Media's feed description
Trump will honor his late friend with the highest civilian award of the United States.
The Daily Signal
‘Certainly Fitting’: GOP Lawmakers Hail Trump’s Plan to Award Medal of Freedom to Kirk (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
Members of Congress applauded Trump's announcement that he would be posthumously awarding Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Lamag
Trump Announces Medal of Freedom for Late Activist Charlie Kirk (opens Lamag)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Lamag's feed description
Trump announces Charlie Kirk will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
The Guardian
Trump to award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
During his 9/11 memorial address, the president honored the far-right activist who was fatally shot on Wednesday
NBC News
Trump says he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 10, 2025
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday in Utah
WTOL Toledo
Trump says he will posthumously give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Sep 10, 2025
WTOL Toledo's feed description
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist assassinated Wednesday while speaking in Utah, will receive the nation's highest award, President Donald Trump said.
Breitbart News
Donald Trump to Posthumously Award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 10, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump will be honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in America.
The Hill
Trump to posthumously award Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 10, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President Trump will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom after his assassination at Utah Valley University.

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