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Social media exploded with anger on Saturday morning with news that President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and left-wing billionaire George Soros.
The award, the nation’s highest civilian honor, is given to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant social, public, or private endeavors, the White House he said in a statement.
Tesla founder Elon Musk led the outcry, calling the decision to bestow the honor on Soros “a travesty.”
Musk shared a video clip of himself on Joe Rogan’s podcast where he said he believed Soros “fundamentally hates humanity.”
“He’s doing things that erode the fabric of civilization. You know, electing DAs who refuse to prosecute crime,” he wrote.
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President Biden will present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left-wing billionaire George Soros and 17 others in a ceremony at the White House on Saturday. (Shannon Finney/Getty Images, left, Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images, right, FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images, top right, Getty, inset. )
Online commentator Blake Habyan wrote: “What a joke – these people have done the exact opposite of what the award is intended to do”, while Natalie F Danelishen wrote that the news could be a Babylon Bee story given how it’s incredible
“Seriously, two of the worst people on earth,” he wrote.
Clinton, the White House said, made “history many times over decades of public service” and became the first female senator from New York and the first first lady to simultaneously hold elected office.
After serving as secretary of state, she became the first woman nominated for president by a major political party in the United States. As the Democratic nominee, she lost her bid to become the nation’s first female president when she lost to President-elect Trump in the 2016 election.
However, her tenure as secretary of state was the subject of much criticism for her handling of the war in Libya and the attack on US government facilities in Benghazi, Libya on 11 September 2012. Four Americans died in the attack, including Ambassador Christopher. Stevens.
He also used a private email server for government business. Although FBI Director James Comey said publicly that Clinton mishandled classified information, refused to recommend a prosecution, and the Justice Department refused to move forward with the case.
Tesla founder Elon Musk led the outcry, calling the decision to bestow the honor on Soros “a travesty.” (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
her husband, former president Bill Clintonhe was given the same honor by former President Barack Obama.
Soros, a mega democrat donorhe runs a network of nonprofits that fund various candidates around the world who align with his progressive agenda, including his open society foundations. Soros has given more than $32 billion to Open Society Foundations since 1984, according to his website.
The White House said Soros’ philanthropy around the world has strengthened democracy, human rights, education and social justice.
However, right-wing commentators have criticized him for funding progressive district attorneys who have been light on crime, which they say has led to crime waves in blue-collar cities.
Actor Denzel Washington will also receive the gong. (Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images))
Saturday’s ceremony comes just days after Biden awarded former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson with the Presidential Citizen Medal after the pair oversaw the controversial January 6 House select committee. The Presidential Citizenship Medal is the second highest civilian award.
The couple are among 17 prominent figures to be awarded the award, the country’s highest civilian honour. Those receiving the honor represent prominent figures in politics, fashion, sports, entertainment and activism.
Robert Francis Kennedy, the former attorney general, will be awarded the gong posthumously, while other notable recipients include actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox, U2 frontman Bono, former basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson and the football star Lionel Messi.
“President Biden believes that great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair chance, and put decency above all else,” a White House statement said. “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 to the world.”
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Kennedy, father of the former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.is being recognized for fighting racial segregation and as a United States senator, “tried to address poverty and inequality in the country.”
His legacy continues to inspire those committed to justice, equality and public service, the White House said.
Robert Francis Kennedy (posthumous), former New York Attorney General and Senator, pictured in 1968. (Santi Visalli/Getty Images)
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Jose Andres, celebrity chef and founder of the charity group World Central Kitchen.
bonusleader of the rock group U2 and activist against AIDS and poverty.
Ashton Baldwin Carter (posthumous), 25th Secretary of Defense.
Hillary Rodham Clintonformer First Lady and former Secretary of State.
Michael J. Fox, Grammy Award-winning actor and advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development.
Tim Gill, entrepreneur, LGBTQ rights advocate.
Dr. Jane Goodallworld-renowned ethologist and conservationist.
Fannie Lou Hamer (posthumous), civil rights advocate and founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Earvin “Magic” Johnsonlegendary retired basketball player and philanthropist who supports underserved communities through his Magic Johnson Foundation.
Robert Francis Kennedy (posthumous), former New York Attorney General and Senator.
Ralph Laurenworld-renowned fashion designer and cancer research advocate
Lionel Messithe most decorated football player, goodwill ambassador of UNICEF who supports health care and education programs for children.
William Sanford isoften referred to as “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” a science educator who advocates for space exploration and environmental stewardship.
George W. Romney (posthumous), businessman and former governor of Michigan
David M. Rubensteinco-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, a philanthropist that supports the restoration of historic sites and cultural institutions.
George Sorosphilanthropist and founder of Open Society Foundations.
George Stevens, Jr., author and playwright.
Denzel Washingtonactor, director and producer who has won two Academy Awards. He served as the national spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for more than 25 years.
Anna Wintourfashion icon and editor-in-chief of Vogue.
