India, Sept. 11 -- Donald Trump has announced the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, for slain right-wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, who was his longtime ally .

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead when he was speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday.

"Charlie was a giant of his generation, a champion of liberty and inspiration to millions and millions of people," President Trump said during an event at the Pentagon on Thursday.

"I have no doubt Charlie's voice and courage he put into the hearts of countless people, especially young people, will live on," he added, as per a video feed shared by the news outlet Fox.

The announcement came while FBI officials shared updates with the med...