In a solemn and symbolic White House ceremony, President Donald Trump honored the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the late conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, by posthumously awarding him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The event followed Kirk&rsquo;s tragic assassination during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, an incident that deeply shocked conservative circles and the broader political community. Trump praised Kirk as a &ldquo;giant of his generation,&rdquo; calling him a fearless defender of free speech, traditional values, and American patriotism. He described Kirk&rsquo;s work as pivotal in shaping a new wave of youth activism on the political right and said his influence would resonate for decades to come. The ceremony included emotional tributes from family members, Turning Point USA leadership, and Vice President J.D. Vance, who highlighted Kirk&rsquo;s unwavering dedication to faith, liberty, and civic engagement. A video montage released by the White House portrayed Kirk&rsquo;s Trump News rise from a young political voice to a national figure who energized millions of young Americans. In a gesture of respect, flags across federal buildings were flown at half-mast, and the administration organized a special edition of <em data-start="1233" data-end="1256">The Charlie Kirk Show