Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA, shares her late husband Charlie Kirk's Presidential Medal of Freedom with staff in an emotional office moment. (@Michael_McCoyy)
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the U.S. It was awarded posthumously to Charlie Kirk by President Donald Trump on Oct. 14, 2025, a date that would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.
CHARLIE KIRK POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED MEDAL OF FREEDOM ON WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIS 32ND BIRTHDAY
President Donald Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to late conservative icon Charlie Kirk during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Erika Kirk accepted the award on her husband's behalf. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Erika accepted the award on her husband’s behalf at a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House. She also delivered remarks highlighting her husband's beliefs and sacrifice.
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Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley State University in Orem, Utah.
Following her husband's death, Erika was unanimously appointed CEO and chair of Turning Point USA’s board.
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