President Trump on Tuesday hosted an incredible ceremony at the White House with members of his administration, members of Congress, and friends of the late Charlie Kirk to posthumously honor him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor.

The ceremony on October 14 was held on the same day that the slain Turning Point USA founder and conservative champion would have turned 32 years old.

President Trump also signed a proclamation, designating October 14, 2025, as a "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk."

"Today, our Nation honors the immortal memory of Charlie — a father, a husband, a Christian martyr, and a titan of the American conservative movement.  We honor his life, we send our condolences to his beautiful family, and we pledge to advance the values for which he laid down his life," the proclamation recognizing and paying homage to Kirk's life and legacy states.

"We call on every American to pray for peace in our public square.  Above all, we renew our resolve to always defend our principles of truth, faith, and the open exchange of ideas."

Kirk, a 31-year-old husband, father, and leader in the conservative movement, was gunned down on September 10, 2025, while hosting a campus speaking tour event at Utah Valley University.

President Trump delivered remarks at the event before a military aide read the citation for Kirk's Medal of Freedom, where he was recognized as "one of the most influential American political figures of his generation" and "one of the great debaters and communicators of his time."

"The United States honors him of a martyr for truth and freedom," the citation read.

Charlie's wife, Erika Kirk, received the medal on Charlie's behalf. She then addressed the crowd for approximately 16 minutes.

Trump described the forces that led to Kirk's early passing as "demonic" and said the Democrats embody "the devil's ideology."

To conclude his roughly 30-minute-long speech, the President remembered the "unstoppable" and "indomitable" Charlie Kirk, who was "one of a kind," he said.

"Nobody could replace him," Trump said of Charlie Kirk. "You can't replace that kind of person and that kind of talent, frankly."