President Donald Trump revealed at the outset of his remarks commemorating the 9/11 attacks on Thursday that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Kirk, a 31-year-old Christian father of two, was assassinated on Wednesady at the Utah Valley University campus in Orem, Utah.

'He fought for liberty, democracy, justice, and the American people.'

"Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk have felt," Trump told the crowd in the courtyard of the Pentagon. "Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty, and an inspiration to millions and millions of people."

"Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika, and his beautiful children," con

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