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President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising him as "a patriot who inspired millions."

Kirk founded Turning Point USA, growing it into one of the largest student conservative groups in the U.S.

He was fatally shot last month during a Utah Valley University event; a suspect faces capital murder charges.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last month at a Utah college event.

Trump will participate in a ceremony at the White House Tuesday afternoon.

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