"For what?" - Internet reacts as President Donald Trump announces Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk

President Donald Trump has announced his plans to posthumously reward Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The conservative commentator was most known for being a close confidante of the president. He was shot dead on Wednesday, while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. The president confirmed his demise in a post on Truth Social.

"Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people," Trump said on Thursday. "We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie's voice and courage put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on," the president continued.

Per ABC News, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is the most honorable civilian award in the nation. The president said that the date of the ceremony had yet to be announced, as he pointed out that it would likely draw in swarms of spectators.

News of the same has since broken out on X, with many slamming the president for his decision. Here's how one user reacted, for instance:

"For what?"

The comments didn't end there:

"for what exactly? For his revolutionary work for being a racist, misogynist, anti abortion, xenophobic, homophobic piece of crap?" one user questioned.

"For what? All he did was spew hate racism islamophobia deny a genocide etc so i’m just like genuinely confused," another echoed.

"Awarding the Medal of Freedom to someone who advocated for the oppresion of billions of people…" someone else weighed in.

"medal of freedom for someone who hated freedom for others? you can’t make this up," a fourth user pointed out.

See how the rest of X is reacting:

"Trump handing out medals to Charlie Kirk like it’s a party favor freedom really on clearance," one user quipped.

"this has to be a joke. Medal of freedom is supposed to be given to people who contribute towards world peace and not hatred to a younger audience. This guy was an influencer," someone else chimed in.

"Imagine being a renowned physicist, social justice, activist, or philanthropist who received this award to now be in the same category as a white supremacist," another added.

"The most painful aspect of this death is his family," a user remarked.

Users were visibly baffled with the president's decision, as seen in the comments online.

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Read President Trump's speech about honoring Charlie Kirk below:

As reported by NBC News, President Trump made the announcement during his address at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks:

“Before we begin, let me express the horror and grief so many Americans at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk have felt. Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people,” he began. “Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika, and his beautiful children — fantastic people they are,” Trump continued. “We miss him greatly, yet I have no doubt that Charlie’s voice and the courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on.”

Announcing his plans to award Charlie Kirk with the medal, Trump divulged that details about the ceremony are currently under wraps, but that

“I can only guarantee you one thing: We will have a very big crowd, very, very big.”

On his way back to the white house, he also told reporters that he had plans to speak with Charlie Kirk's family later on Thursday. Per ABC News, the late conservative youth activist leaves behind his wife, Erika, and two kids: a 3-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy.

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