
President Biden is set to dedicate part of his final days in the White House to bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and prominent leftist financier George Soros. This prestigious medal represents the highest civilian honor in the nation and is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, as well as to world peace and other notable societal or public endeavors, according to a statement from the White House.
On Friday, Biden revealed that he has nominated a total of 19 recipients for this honor, including four individuals who will be recognized posthumously. Among the additional nominees are Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington, U2 frontman Bono, Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi, and Bill Nye, among others. Notable posthumous recipients include Robert F. Kennedy and Jane Goodall.
The White House remarked, “These nineteen Americans are exemplary leaders who have contributed to making America a better place. They are distinguished not only for their leadership but also for their integrity and remarkable contributions to both their country and the world.”
Biden’s nomination of Soros, who has invested billions in support of left-leaning politicians and social initiatives, has sparked considerable backlash on social media. Through his Open Societies Foundation, Soros has directed over $32 billion towards progressive causes worldwide. His organization, now overseen by his son Alex, has been instrumental in the election of “progressive” district attorneys in major American cities.
Elon Musk, the owner of X, was among those who voiced his strong disapproval of Soros’ nomination. He remarked, “It is a travesty that Biden is awarding Soros the Medal of Freedom,” sharing a clip from one of his appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, where he characterized Soros as a danger to humanity. The recipients are scheduled to receive the award on Saturday, shortly after President Biden honored former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for their contributions to the partisan January 6 Committee. A recent congressional report has alleged that the committee has engaged in politicizing its activities, manipulating evidence, and advancing “false claims” made by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
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