WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday he will posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a day after Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University.

Speaking at a Pentagon memorial event marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Trump praised Kirk as “a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” according to ABC News.

“We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and courage put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on,” Trump said.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. Trump told reporters the date of the ceremony would be announced soon and suggested

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