Republicans and supporters of president-elect Donald Trump are upset with outgoing President Joe Biden for giving a special award to businessman and philanthropist George Soros. On Sunday, Biden awarded Soros, along with 18 others, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest civilian award in the United States. Other awardees included Hillary Clinton, soccer star Lionel Messi, Bono from the band U2, and actor Denzel Washington.
George Soros’ son, Alex Soros, accepted the award for his father. The White House explained that Soros’ charity, the Open Society Foundation, helps promote democracy, human rights, education, and social justice around the world.
Some people were unhappy about the award, especially Donald Trump Jr., who commented on a video showing a pizza delivery man saving lives from a fire. He said, “This guy deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom… Not clowns like Soros and others who got it this week.”
Vice-president-elect JD Vance joked on social media about Biden giving awards to other controversial figures, saying he can’t wait for Biden to give awards to even worse people.
Republican leader Nikki Haley showed her anger on social media too, saying giving Soros the Medal of Freedom was a “slap in the face” to America. She added that there are still 16 days before Trump takes office and worried about what else Biden might do.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also criticized the award, calling it “a travesty” and stating that Soros “fundamentally hates humanity” and is harming society.
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