President Biden on Saturday awarded America’s highest civilian honor (the Presidential Medal of Freedom) to 18 people, including controversial American businessman George Soros. In place of George Soros, his son Alex Soros arrived to receive the medal.
Tesla owner Elon Musk also reacted to Soros receiving the Medal of Freedom. Musk called the decision to award the medal ridiculous. On the other hand, regarding the decision to award the medal to Soros, the White House stated that
The White House also made a statement regarding the addition of Soros’ name to this list.
George Soros is honored because he has supported organizations around the world that strengthen democracy, human rights, education and social justice.
George Soros is an American billionaire and left-wing thinker. He was accused of conspiring with the opposition to destabilize the Indian government. (The photo is of George Soros’ son.)
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also received this honor
Besides Soros, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on this list. A total of 19 people were selected for this medal. However, only 18 of them came to collect the medal.
Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi was unable to win the medal. Apart from this, the names of stalwarts like former Attorney General Robert Kennedy, fashion designer Ralph Lauren and actor Denzel Washington also feature in this list. Individuals who have received the award are associated with fields such as politics, sports, entertainment, human rights, LGBTQ+ and science.
George Soros is an opponent of Prime Minister Modi
George Soros was born on August 12, 1930 in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. George is accused of leading a program to influence the politics and society of many countries around the world. Soros’s organization, Open Society Foundation, first entered India in 1999.
In 2014, it began funding organizations that improve medicine, the justice system and help people with disabilities in India. In 2016, the Indian government banned funding through this institution in the country.
George’s statement to the Munich Security Council in August 2023 was highly controversial. When he said that India is a democratic country, but Prime Minister Modi is not democratic.
Soros has also made controversial statements on the CAA, 370
Soros had also targeted Prime Minister Modi on the Citizenship Amendment Act i.e. CAA in India and removal of Article 370 in Kashmir. Soros had declared on both occasions that India was becoming a Hindu nation. Each time, his statements were very harsh.
George is accused of leading a program to influence the politics and society of many countries around the world.
Who gets the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
According to the White House, this prestigious award is given to those who have made significant contributions to America’s prosperity, values, world peace, or social and public sectors. On this subject, the White House released a statement saying:
They were selected because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.
Others honored this year include NGO founder Jose Andres and environmental researcher Gail Goodall. Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United States. He ran for president against Donald Trump in 2016. She lost during that time.
Four people received awards posthumously
Four people received medals posthumously. These include Democratic leader Fannie Lou Hamer, former Attorney General Robert Kennedy, Michigan Governor George Romney and former Defense Secretary Ash Carter.