President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a White House Rose Garden ceremony on October 14, 2025, marking what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.
Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at age 31 while speaking at Utah Valley University; his widow Erika accepted the honor and shared touching family stories, including their young daughter’s birthday wishes.
Trump interrupted a Middle East trip to attend and signed a proclamation designating the date as the National Day of Remembrance for Kirk, highlighting his legacy in faith, freedom, and conservative activism.
