Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder Charlie Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday.
That day was not chosen at random to honor the fallen conservative activist. It would have been his 32nd birthday, per a Fox News report.
The award is the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Kirk was assassinated Sept. 10 during a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University’s campus.
“Although he was taken from us far too soon, his legacy will inspire generations to come and outlive us all,” Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show” Andrew Kolvet said. “He represents the very best of America and is deserving of this and every other possible accolade. Thank you to President Trump for quite literally shifting world events to honor Charlie on what would have been his 32nd birthday.”
“Only Charlie could do that,” Kolvet continued.
Since his assassination, Republicans and conservatives have promise his legacy would continue — promoting family values, upholding the Constitution and spreading his Christian faith will continue.
President Donald Trump said in September he would bestow the on or on Kirk.
Trump called him “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people.”
“I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on,” Trump said when made the announcement.
TPUSA’s Chief Operating Officer Tyler Bowyer said young adults involved with TPUSA will be affected by the ceremony.
“Charlie will be honored today on behalf of the millions of conservative activists he helped lift up to save the movement and the country. Today in the White House this award will be felt by every young man and young woman who was impacted by his work. They can wear it too by carrying on doing the work,” Bowyer said.
The ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is given to those whom presidents believe have made exceptional contributions to the country.
