Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of The Charlie Kirk Show, confirmed on X that President Trump is planning a powerful tribute to honor the late conservative leader:
“President Trump is moving heaven and earth to get back to D.C. to award Charlie the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday. Thank you, Mr. President. We see what it took to pull this off, and we’re incredibly grateful.”
Trump had first announced his intention to posthumously award Kirk the nation’s highest civilian honor during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Pentagon. Calling Kirk “a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions,” the former president said the upcoming ceremony would reflect the scale of Kirk’s contribution to American civic life.
Kirk, 31, was tragically shot and killed on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during his “American Comeback Tour”—a series of events that had been drawing large, energized student audiences across the country. His death sparked tributes from across the political landscape and inspired memorials both in the U.S. and abroad.
Speaking at a recent press conference, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to attend the ceremony, despite a packed travel schedule:
“I’m coming back Tuesday night for Charlie Kirk—a friend of mine, a friend to many of us. We’re giving him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It’s the highest civilian honor in the country. Erika, his beautiful wife, will be there, and so many others. It’s not easy for me to get back, but I’ll be there. They’re going to have a great celebration in the East Room of the White House.”
Erika Kirk, Charlie’s widow, has spoken publicly about how her husband had been quietly preparing her to continue his mission. In a recent interview with Glenn Beck, Erika shared that Charlie left behind not just his vision for the future—but detailed plans and budgets for the years ahead.
“I think Charlie prepared me for this, and I didn’t even know it,” she told Beck. “He left me the plans for 2028. He left me the budgets. He left this for me.”
Erika also revealed she discovered a personal diary he kept—something she never knew existed until after his death.
In a touching moment reported by Deseret News, Erika recalled how Charlie maintained a special bond with their young daughter: he would take one of her toys with him every time he went on air.
“That was their little connection,” Erika said. “And he loved it too—because it was a little piece of her he could bring with him on the show.”
Since Charlie’s passing, Erika has stepped up in a powerful way. The TPUSA board has voted to name her CEO of the organization, continuing the legacy her husband so carefully built.
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