REDSTATE | Published January 4, 2025
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 19 individuals on Saturday.
The recipients include former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and billionaire Democratic megadonor George Soros, as well as a bevy of celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, given to individuals who have made exceptionally meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the nation, world peace, culture, or other significant public or private endeavors.
A ceremony is to be held later today.
The White House, in making the announcement, declared Clinton, Soros, and the other award winners to be “individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.”
“President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else,” a statement reads. “These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America a better place. They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”
Great leaders? Who made the world a better place? Four men who died in Benghazi are unavailable for comment.
Clinton, whose most significant contribution to the betterment of America was being such a horrendous person that voters couldn’t stomach the thought of seeing her in the White House in 2016, leading to the rise of Donald Trump, refused responsibility for the Benghazi terrorist attack in 2012 that killed four Americans.
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SOURCE: www.redstate.com
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FILE – George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, attends the Joseph A. Schumpeter Award ceremony in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
THE ECONOMIC TIMES | Published January 4, 2025
President Joe Biden announced that he would be presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros, among other notable figures, at a White House ceremony. This decision has sparked an intense reaction across social media platforms, with users expressing a wide range of opinions, from commendation to vehement opposition. This also comes amid ongoing political debates and controversies surrounding Soros, particularly related to his philanthropic activities and political donations.
The White House announced 17 names to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, notable among them are former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, soccer star Lionel Messi, actor Denzel Washington, and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Who is George Soros?
George Soros, a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist, is known for his extensive philanthropic work through the Open Society Foundations, which focuses on promoting democracy, human rights, and social justice across more than 120 countries. Critics argue that his financial influence and political engagements contradict the values that the Medal of Freedom is supposed to represent.
Medal of Freedom
The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded to individuals who have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.” George Soros, known for his philanthropy through the Open Society Foundations, was cited by the White House for his efforts in supporting democracy, human rights, education, and social justice globally.
Social media on fire
The announcement quickly became a trending topic with users on X (formerly Twitter) expressing polarized views. Some celebrated Soros as a champion of progressive causes, applauding his contributions to democracy and civil liberties worldwide.
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SOURCE: www.theeconomictimes.com
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