Erika Kirk shows Charlie Kirk’s Medal of Freedom to Turning Point staff
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A video shared on X shows Erika Kirk at the Turning Point USA office surrounded by staff members, proudly showing them the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
In the clip posted by Mikey McCoy, Charlie Kirk’s former chief of staff, Erika emotionally addresses the assembled team.
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In the clip, he can be heard saying, “I wanted you all to see the Medal of Freedom and be able to look at it and the back of it.”
“You are all part of the legacy. Thank you,” she said warmly.
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Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA, shares her late husband Charlie Kirk’s Presidential Medal of Freedom with staff in an emotional moment in the office. (@Michael_McCoyy)
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States. It was awarded posthumously to Charlie Kirk by President Donald Trump on October 14, 2025, which would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.
CHARLIE KIRK POSTHUMOUSLY RECEIVED THE MEDAL OF FREEDOM ON WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HIS 32ND BIRTHDAY
President Donald Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to the late conservative icon Charlie Kirk during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House October 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. Erika Kirk accepted the award on behalf of her husband. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Erika accepted the award on her husband’s behalf during a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. She also gave a speech highlighting her husband’s beliefs and sacrifice.
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Charlie Kirk was murdered on September 10, 2025, while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley State University in Orem, Utah.
After the death of her husband, Erika was unanimously named CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turning Point USA.
