Biden Awards George Soros and Hillary Clinton with the Nation’s Top Civilian Honor in Final Days as President
In a Saturday announcement, the White House revealed that President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to billionaire George Soros and veteran politician Hillary Rodham Clinton.
This esteemed recognition, considered the nation’s highest civilian honor, is traditionally granted to “individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States.” Soros and Clinton, along with 17 other recipients, received the award during the closing days of Biden's presidency.
“These nineteen individuals are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place,” read an official White House statement. “They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”
Soros was praised by the administration as a “philanthropist” with a focus on “global initiatives that strengthen democracy, human rights, education, and social justice.”
Clinton, the White House noted, has “made history many times over decades in public service,” including achievements as “the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate” and the “first woman nominated for president by a major United States political party.”
Other honorees included actor Denzel Washington, musician Bono, and designer Ralph Lauren, underscoring the tradition of awarding cultural icons with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
However, the inclusion of Soros and Clinton in the list appears to be more about rewarding political allies than recognizing genuine contributions.
Soros, far from being solely a “philanthropist,” is widely known for channeling billions into advancing left-leaning agendas both in the U.S. and abroad. Over the years, he has provided substantial financial support to Democratic campaigns, making this award seem like little more than a form of repayment for his political investments.
Most recently, Soros has been a significant backer of district attorney candidates who have implemented lenient policies on violent crime. Some of these candidates have also been accused of weaponizing the legal system against figures like President-elect Donald Trump and other political adversaries.
Meanwhile, Clinton’s tenure in public service includes notable controversies, such as her handling of the Benghazi attack, her use of a private email server for government communications, and accusations that the Clinton Foundation operated as a pay-to-play scheme.
To describe either Soros or Clinton as individuals who have “made America and the world a better place” stretches credibility. Their legacies include divisive ideologies, contentious policies, and repeated allegations of corruption, which critics argue have “made America and the world” worse, not better.
If anything, some suggest these two figures are more deserving of legal scrutiny than the nation’s highest civilian honor.