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President Donald Trump is set to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would have been his 32nd birthday.

Turning Point USA COO Tyler Bowyer, a longtime friend of Kirk, said the moment will be both meaningful and emotional.

"It is an emotional moment because we know how deserved it is," Bowyer told " Fox & Friends " Tuesday.

"Obviously, not having our friend there is going to be something I think that will be tough."

TRUMP TO AWARD CHARLIE KIRK MEDAL OF FREEDOM AFTER CAMPUS ASSASSINATION

Bowyer is expected to attend the ceremony at the White House alongside Kirk’s widow and new Turning Point USA CEO, Erika Kirk.

Charlie Kirk was killed on September 10 on the campus of Utah Valley U

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