Watch Live: Trump presents Charlie Kirk's presidential medal of freedom to wife Erika Kirk

Erika Kirk has since taken over her husband's organization Turning Point USA, and promised to keep the mission alive to honor her late husband's memory.

Published: October 14, 2025 3:58pm

President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awards Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which will be accepted by Kirk's widow Erika Kirk. 

Charlie Kirk was assassinated last month at a rally in Utah. Erika Kirk has since taken over her husband's organization, Turning Point USA, and promised to keep the mission alive to honor her late husband's memory.

The ceremony is expected to begin at 4 p.m. Eastern. You can view the livestream here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

 

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