Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is introducing legislation to honor Charlie Kirk with the posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for his “unwavering dedication to the American spirit, even unto death at the hands of a political enemy,” the lawmaker announced Thursday.

Ogles made the announcement on Thursday, a day after an assassin fatally shot the Turning Point USA founder during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.

“I am introducing legislation to award Charlie Kirk the posthumous Congressional Gold Medal for his unwavering dedication to the American spirit, even unto death at the hands of a political enemy,” Ogles wrote.

“Charlie elevated our national discourse, inspired our students, and proclaimed Christ crucified with vigor and conviction,” he said, deeming Kirk not only a “hero of the

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