GOP To Honor Charlie Kirk In A Unique Way

Two Republican congressmen are planning to introduce legislation that would honor Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk by featuring Kirk’s image on thousands of silver dollar coins.

Reps. August Pfluger and Abe Hamadeh explained to Fox News that they are planning to “introduce a bill later this week,” that would direct Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to have 400,000 silver one dollar coins minted with Kirk’s face on one side.

The other side of the coins would feature the words “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

While the “final design” of the currency would be selected by Bessent and President Donald Trump, the coins would “also be inscribed with Kirk’s full name” along with “the year 2026.”

They would also be inscribed with Kirk’s full name, “Charles James Kirk,” the year 2026 as well as the U.S.’s full name and motto.

The coins’ final design would be selected by the Treasury Secretary in consultation with the sitting president, in this case, President Donald Trump.

Hamadeh described Kirk as having “tirelessly sacrificed his time, energy, and money to save” the United States “for future generations,” and added that Kirk’s “life must be commemorated.”

Fox News reporter Lix Elkind shared photos of the bill, called the “Charlie Kirk Commemorative Coin Act.”

“Charlie Kirk was a conservative titan whose transformational impact on millions of Americans deserves permanent recognition alongside our nation’s greatest leaders and influential figures,” Pfluger told the outlet.

According to the website for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, in order to “avoid the appearance of a monarchy, it was long-standing tradition to only feature portraits of deceased individuals on currency and coin,” which later “became law” in 1866.

The bill that the congressmen are planning to introduce comes after Kirk was assassinated while taking part in a question-and-answer event with students at Utah Valley University recently.

Breitbart News has reported the Senate unanimously passed a resolution that condemned Kirk’s assassination and praised his legacy.

The commemorative coin legislation represents a fitting tribute to Kirk’s lasting impact on American conservative politics.

The 400,000 coins would serve as tangible reminders of Kirk’s dedication to educating young Americans about conservative principles.

The inscription “Well done, good and faithful servant” reflects the biblical nature of Kirk’s mission and his Christian faith.

Pfluger’s description of Kirk as a “conservative titan” acknowledges his outsized influence despite his young age.

The bipartisan nature of honoring deceased individuals on currency provides precedent for this memorial.

Treasury Secretary Bessent’s involvement ensures the final design will reflect Kirk’s legacy appropriately.

President Trump’s consultation role in the design process demonstrates the administration’s respect for Kirk’s contributions.

The use of Kirk’s full name “Charles James Kirk” provides formal recognition of his identity and accomplishments.

This legislation follows the Senate’s unanimous resolution condemning Kirk’s assassination, showing continued congressional support.

The timing of the bill introduction demonstrates lawmakers’ commitment to swift action in honoring Kirk’s memory.

The coin program would create lasting physical memorials that Americans can own and treasure.

This initiative ensures Kirk’s legacy will be preserved in American numismatic history alongside other significant figures.

The commemorative coins would likely become valuable collectibles for conservatives and supporters of Kirk’s mission.

The legislation represents Congress’s determination to honor those who sacrifice for American principles and values.

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