An Argentine citizen recently criticized Kirk, accusing him of promoting “racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric,” as reported by the state department.

Since the beginning of the year, the Trump administration has intensified its efforts to curb immigration. This has involved heightened scrutiny of social media accounts, the revocation of thousands of student visas, and attempts to restrict the duration of others.

During a solemn ceremony, President Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Erika, Kirk’s grieving widow. In a poignant moment, Trump likened the 31-year-old to historical figures such as Socrates, Saint Peter, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King, underscoring his impact and legacy.

Handing the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Kirk’s tearful widow, Erika, Trump compared the 31-year-old to Socrates, Saint Peter, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King.