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President Biden celebrates America's heroes during a special ceremony at the White House.
Social media erupted in anger 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 societal, public or private endeavors, the White House said in a statement.
Tesla founder Elon Musk led the furious outcry, labeling the decision to award Soros the honor as "a travesty."
Musk shared a video clip of himself on Joe Rogan's podcast, where he said he believed that Soros "fundamentally hates humanity."
"He's doing things that erode the fabric of civilization. You know, getting DAs elected who refuse to prosecute crime," he says in the clip.
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On Saturday, President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left-wing billionaire George Soros, and 17 others at a ceremony at the White House. (Shannon Finney/Getty Images, left, Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images, bottom 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 for," while Natalie F. Danelishen wrote that the news could be a Babylon Bee story given how unbelievable it is.
"Seriously, two of the worst people on earth," she wrote.
Clinton, the White House said, made "history many times over decades in public service" and the first female senator from New York and the first First Lady to hold elected office.
After serving as Secretary of State, she became the first woman nominated for president by a major United States political party. As the Democrat nominee, she lost her bid to be the country's first female president when she lost to President-elect Trump in the 2016 election.
However, her tenure as Secretary of State came in for much criticism over her handling of the war in Libya and the attack on United States government facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11, 2012. Four Americans died in the attack, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
She also used a private email server for government business. Although FBI Director James Comey said publicly that Clinton had mishandled classified information, he declined to recommend prosecution, and the Department of Justice refused to move forward with the case.
Tesla founder Elon Musk led the furious outcry, labeling the decision to award Soros the honor as "a travesty."(Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was given the same honor by former President Barack Obama.
Soros, a mega-Democrat donor, runs a web of non-profits that bankroll various candidates around the world who align with his progressive agenda, including his Open Society Foundations. Soros has given over $32 billion to Open Society Foundations since 1984, according to its website.
The White House said that Soros' philanthropy across the world has strengthened democracy, human rights, education and social justice.
However, commentators on the right have slammed him for funding progressive district attorneys who have been light on crime, which they say has led to crime waves in Blue cities.
Actor Denzel Washington will also be awarded the gong. (Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images))
Saturday's ceremony comes just days after Biden awarded former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and Mississippi Democrat Rep. Bennie Thompson with the Presidential Citizens Medal after the pair oversaw the controversial Jan. 6 House Select Committee. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second-highest civilian medal.
Clinton and Soros are among 17 other prominent figures to be granted the award, the nation's highest civilian honor. Those being presented with the honor represent prominent figures in politics, fashion, sport entertainment and activism.
Robert Francis Kennedy, the former Attorney General, will be posthumously awarded the gong, while other notable recipients include actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox, U2 frontman Bono, former basketballer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and soccer star Lionel Messi.
"President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else," a White House 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."
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Kennedy, the father of former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is being recognized for combatting racial segregation and as a United States Senator, "sought 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 Attorney General and New York Senator, pictured in 1968.(Santi Visalli/Getty Images)
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The Presidential medal of freedom is now worthless.
I disagree. The medal is given out based solely on the decision of the President. The recipient can be someone who is recommended to the President or by the decision of the President. There have been several by past Presidents who caused outrage by the other party as this has become just too partisan.
This medal is rather similar to Presidental pardons in that the President is the sole decider and not everybody always agrees with decisions made by the sitting President. But in the scheme of things, this is a very small matter.
Opinions do vary, mine remains the same.
Not a problem. Everybody is entitled to their opinion.
And I do agree with part of your opinion, the medal itself is basically worthless. It is given out as a political favor. The recipient still has to pay taxes, still has to follow the law and will still pay $5 for a cup of coffee. But it's always been basically worthless, it's given based on someone's opinion.
Yeah. One would hope that the folks who hand them out, handed them out more thoughtfully than a piece of rubber dog shit but alas ….. this is not the world we live in.
If its worthless its because Trump gave it to Rush Limbaugh.
See, there ya go. Worthless.
It isn't worthless; I am sure Brandon (or someone in his family) is being paid a small fortune for handing out these medals; and maybe the thousands of pardons he is issuing as well.
I guess soros Decided he wanted one and ordered one from his lackey.
Although presenting an award to a man who's dedicated his life to destroying America and supporting terrorists is a pretty fitting capstone to Biden's disastrous presidency.
Same for Hillary. Must need a medal for her next witches brew …..
Well they both embrace the same ideals...........
all along the teachings of the democratic party.
Well, to be honest Biden is senile and no longer in charge, so nothing should surprise us coming out of this administration as it goes through its death throes. Anyone who still thinks Biden is in charge or is competent is either a moron or a…. Nope just a moron.
Sad part is there are a lot of good names on that list. Problem is they get diluted by the turds floating at the top.
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Nah the right are rookies compared to the triggered pro’s. The left.
The right is the triggered JV team.
Who exactly was I taunting?
LMAO, who really gives a shit who receives the metal. Trump handed them out to Rush, Jim Jordan and Devin Nunes…Now that is a trifecta.
Was Rush wrong?
he's certainly where he can do the most good for america now ...
He was a lair and a POS.
That thing's already been reduced to a box of Cracker Jack.