“So I think in some way he is running from this death instead of trying to do what a leader ought to be doing at this point and… expressing grief and empathy here.”

Trump also announced that Kirk will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The president said the political influencer was a “giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and an inspiration to millions and millions of people.

“Our prayers are with his wonderful wife, Erika and his beautiful children, fantastic people they are. 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,” he added.

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