Updated Oct 14, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump proclaims Oct. 14 national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk

Rebecca Falconer

Erika Kirk (R), wife of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, wearing all black, wipes away a tear beside President Trump (L) posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House on October 14. — President Trump and Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, after he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Trump proclaimed Oct. 14 a national day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk, shortly after he posthumously awarded the Turning Point USA co-founder the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday, which would have been his 32nd birthday.

The big picture: Trump's proclamation follows the Senate last month passing a resolution to create a national day of remembrance for Kirk, who was fatally shot at a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

What he's saying: In his proclamation, Trump vowed that his administration "will continue to do everything in its power to end this devastating wave of political violence."

He called on the American people to assemble on Oct. 14 "in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to Charlie's memory" and "pray for the advancement of peace, truth, and justice all across our country."

Flashback: Trump "wouldn't oppose" Charlie Kirk national holiday, White House says

Editor's note: This article has been updated with details of President Trump's proclamation.

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