Biden Awarding Hillary and Soros With Medal of Freedom, Musk Responds [WATCH]

Joe Biden will honor 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, during a ceremony at the White House on Saturday.

Among the recipients are former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, and a diverse group of cultural icons, public servants, and advocates.

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The White House announced that the honorees were selected for their “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,” the 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 the world.”

George Soros, 94, is recognized for his decades of philanthropic efforts through the Open Society Foundations, which he founded over 40 years ago.

The White House praised Soros for supporting organizations that strengthen democracy, human rights, education, and social justice worldwide.

Soros, a Hungarian-born hedge fund billionaire, has been one of the Democratic Party’s most significant financial backers.

In the 2022 midterm elections, Soros contributed over $175 million to Democratic candidates and causes, according to Federal Election Commission records.

In 2024, he funneled an additional $60 million to support House and Senate Democrats and progressive initiatives through his Democracy PAC.

Soros has also played a controversial role in funding campaigns to elect progressive district attorneys in major U.S. cities, including Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner.

These prosecutors have faced criticism from Republicans for prioritizing criminal justice reforms over traditional law enforcement.

Soros has also been criticized for funding organizations linked to anti-Israel protests on college campuses, drawing additional scrutiny from conservative leaders.

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Hillary Clinton, 77, will receive the honor nearly 12 years after her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was awarded the medal by President Barack Obama.

Clinton has held numerous high-profile roles, including First Lady, U.S. Senator for New York, and Secretary of State.

In 2016, she made history as the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political party, though her bid for the presidency fell short against Donald Trump.

The White House acknowledged Clinton’s extensive public service, stating she had “made history many times over decades in public service.”

Clinton was also the subject of an FBI investigation during her time as Secretary of State regarding her use of a private email server.

The bureau concluded its probe without filing charges, though former FBI Director James Comey described her actions as “extremely careless” in handling classified information.

The ceremony will also feature a range of prominent figures from various fields, including:

• Bono, lead singer of U2 and global activist
• Michael J. Fox, actor and advocate for Parkinson’s disease research
• Lionel Messi, soccer legend and World Cup champion
• Magic Johnson, NBA Hall of Famer
• Ralph Lauren, iconic fashion designer
• Denzel Washington, Academy Award-winning actor
• Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief
• Bill Nye, science communicator and TV host
• Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and anthropologist
• Fannie Lou Hamer, late civil rights leader

The event will also posthumously honor figures such as Robert Francis Kennedy, former New York senator and U.S. Attorney General, and George W. Romney, the late governor of Michigan.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony is a longstanding tradition recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to society.

Biden’s selection of recipients reflects a mix of political allies, cultural icons, and advocates who have shaped various aspects of American and global life.

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