Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha accompanied Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two as it travelled to Phoenix, where his widow was seen holding a cross, which appeared to be Charlie’s necklace, upon arrival. President Donald Trump revealed he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him a “fearless patriot & man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America.” Utah State Sen. Daniel McCay has also launched a fundraiser for a permanent memorial at Utah Valley University.

Supporters nationwide have raised more than $4.6 million through GiveSendGo to support the Kirk family. Meanwhile, tributes from pastors and allies have emphasized his Christian witness and legacy. Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills remarked, “Nothing was more important to Charlie than knowing Jesus Christ.”

As Erika Kirk assumes leadership of Turning Point USA, the board pledged to carry forward Charlie’s vision. “All of us at Turning Point USA have a special role in carrying Charlie Kirk’s mantle and completing his vision of bringing us all closer to our Lord and fostering a prosperous country for generations to come,” the press statement concluded.