Clinton, Soros among Biden's Medal of Freedom honorees
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Clinton, Soros among Biden's Medal of Freedom honorees

Salon  

President Joe Biden will honor 19 people with Presidential Medals of Freedom on Saturday, including some conservative bugbears like Hillary Clinton and George Soros. With just over two weeks left in office, Biden will grant the honors, including four posthumous medals, to philanthropists and politicians who the White House says in a statement “have made America and the world a better place.” Some of the names on the list sparked backlash, including Clinton and Soros, with critics arguing online that the medals were being used as “rewards for the biggest supporters of the political party in charge.” Soros, a billionaire and philanthropist, has long been a target of antisemitic and far-right conspiracy theories. The White House announcement sparked fury amongst the online right on Saturday morning, with billionaire and GOP megadonor Elon Musk calling the award for Soros a “travesty.” Clinton’s inclusion on the list of honorees also sparked backlash from Republican elected officials. The White House also announced Biden would grant the award to champions of LGBTQ+ rights and HIV advocacy like Bono, Tim Gill, and Magic Johnson, as well as other philanthropists, including Michael J.

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Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
3 days, 10 hours ago

Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the White House announced on Saturday. The two leaders “discussed global peace efforts, including Pope Francis’ dedication to easing the suffering of vulnerable communities,” the White House said. Today, it …

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
4 days, 16 hours ago

Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

President Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian award given by the president, saying the pontiff was “a light of faith, hope, and love that shines brightly across the world.” Biden had been scheduled to present the medal to the pope in person on Saturday in Rome on what was …

Biden’s Final Medal Winners Are Accomplished, Admirable — and Proof of His Political Failure
5 days, 16 hours ago

Biden’s Final Medal Winners Are Accomplished, Admirable — and Proof of His Political Failure

Politico  

To some Republicans — who particularly reacted against the inclusion of George Soros, the bankroller of liberal causes and longtime conservative smear-campaign target — it felt like trolling. Trump’s lame-duck honoring of election deniers wasn’t even the first example: As George W. Bush exited the White House, he stopped to confer medals of freedom on Tony Blair and John Howard, …

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Michael J Fox
1 week, 3 days ago

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Michael J Fox

The Independent  

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Why top US award recipient George Soros is a controversial figure in India
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1 week, 3 days ago

Why top US award recipient George Soros is a controversial figure in India

Hindustan Times  

George Soros, along with 18 others, received the highest civilian award in the United States - the medal of freedom - on Sunday from outgoing president Joe Biden. George Soros had not only been an outspoken critic of PM Modi, but is also accused of supporting “the idea of an independent Kashmir” through his organisation, Open Society Foundation. Soros vs …

Ralph Lauren, Michael J Fox honoured with Presidential Medal of Freedom
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1 week, 3 days ago

Ralph Lauren, Michael J Fox honoured with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Hindustan Times  

Renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren and actor Michael J Fox are among the personalities who would be awarded the US' highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Fashion designer Ralph Lauren receives the Medal of Freedom from United States President Joe Biden during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC, January 4, 2025. "Today, Mr. Ralph Lauren …

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom
1 week, 3 days ago

MAGA-world in meltdown after George Soros awarded the Medal of Freedom

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Financier and philanthropist George Soros was awarded the Medal of …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honour
1 week, 3 days ago

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honour

Hindustan Times  

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ advocacy and science. U.S. President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, during a …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour
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1 week, 3 days ago

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour

India Today  

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. President Joe Biden, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. President Joe Biden, presents …

Elon Musk slams Biden for presenting highest civilian honour to George Soros, calls it 'travesty'
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk slams Biden for presenting highest civilian honour to George Soros, calls it 'travesty'

India TV News  

Elon Musk does not seem impressed by the US government's move to award controversial philanthropist George Soros with the country's highest civilian award. 'My father is a patriot', says Alex Soros, George Soros' son Notably, on George Soros' behalf, his son Alex Soros received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father. “George Soros spent millions electing soft-on-crime …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour
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1 week, 3 days ago

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono among 19 to get US's highest civilian honour

India Today  

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. President Joe Biden, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. President Joe Biden, presents …

President Biden confers US' highest civilian award on Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi
1 week, 3 days ago

President Biden confers US' highest civilian award on Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi

India TV News  

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has conferred the US' highest civilian award on 19 people, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, controversial philanthropist George Soros, Argentinian football star Lionel Messi and actor Denzel Washington, for their contributions to America and the world. However, due to a scheduling conflict, Argentinian football star Messi could not be present in person at …

George Soros gets Presidential Medal of Freedom, Elon Musk calls it 'a travesty'
1 week, 3 days ago

George Soros gets Presidential Medal of Freedom, Elon Musk calls it 'a travesty'

India Today  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised US President Joe Biden for awarding billionaire philanthropist George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom, labelling the decision a "travesty". Soros, a prominent investor and founder of the Open Society Foundations, was recognised for his global initiatives to "strengthen democracy, human rights, education, and social justice," according to an official White House statement. Over …

George Soros, Hillary Clinton among 19 recipient to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom by US Prez Joe Biden
1 week, 4 days ago

George Soros, Hillary Clinton among 19 recipient to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom by US Prez Joe Biden

Op India  

President Joe Biden will present the nation’s highest civilian honour to more than a dozen prominent figures, including politicians and cultural icons, the White House announced on Saturday. Among those who would be awarded by the outgoing President is global manipulator George Soros and career Democrat Hillary Clinton, the former presidential candidate who lost to Trump in 2016. The White …

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Jose Andres
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1 week, 4 days ago

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to 19, including Hillary Clinton, Bono and Jose Andres

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom …

Joe Biden awards Hillary Clinton, Soros, Messi the Medal of Freedom
1 week, 4 days ago

Joe Biden awards Hillary Clinton, Soros, Messi the Medal of Freedom

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to a group of entertainers, former government officials, athletes and philanthropists for their contributions to public service. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States Nineteen people will be …

Messi, Bono, Soros get Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden
1 week, 4 days ago

Messi, Bono, Soros get Presidential Medal of Freedom from Biden

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Joe Biden on Saturday will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 honorees, bestowing the highest civilian honor in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians and diplomats. Among those to receive honors from the outgoing US president are singer and activist Bono, basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, longtime fashion editor Anna Wintour, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, …

Hillary Clinton, George Soros receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
1 week, 4 days ago

Hillary Clinton, George Soros receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science. Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel Washington were also awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor in a …

Biden honors Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Magic Johnson with Presidential Medal of Freedom
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden honors Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Magic Johnson with Presidential Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

President Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the White House on Saturday. Democratic philanthropist George Soros, actor-director Denzel Washington and retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Magic Johnson were also awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor in a White House ceremony. The White House said the Medal of Freedom …

Biden holds final Medal of Freedom ceremony, honoring Hillary Clinton, Bono and more
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden holds final Medal of Freedom ceremony, honoring Hillary Clinton, Bono and more

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people on Saturday, recognizing a broad swath of luminaries across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist and megadonor George Soros. “For the final time as president I have …

"It's a slap in the face": MAGA Republicans "highly offended" that Biden gave Liz Cheney award
1 week, 5 days ago

"It's a slap in the face": MAGA Republicans "highly offended" that Biden gave Liz Cheney award

Salon  

President Joe Biden's decision Thursday to award former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the second-highest honor a president can bestow has angered pro-Trump Republicans, who have long accused the conservative lawmaker and frequent critic of President-elect Donald Trump as a traitor to the party. In granting the Presidential Citizens Medal to Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Biden acknowledged their …

Trump critic Liz Cheney to be awarded Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden
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1 week, 5 days ago

Trump critic Liz Cheney to be awarded Presidential Citizens Medal by Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden is handing the second-highest civilian honor to …

Biden to give 2nd-highest civilian award to lawmakers who probed Capitol Hill riots by Trump supporters
1 week, 6 days ago

Biden to give 2nd-highest civilian award to lawmakers who probed Capitol Hill riots by Trump supporters

Firstpost  

Biden last year honored people who were involved in defending the Capitol from the rioters, or who helped safeguard the will of American voters during the 2020 presidential election, when Trump tried and failed to overturn the results President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson — the lawmakers who led the …

Biden awards the 2nd highest civilian award to leaders of the Jan. 6 committee and 18 others
1 week, 6 days ago

Biden awards the 2nd highest civilian award to leaders of the Jan. 6 committee and 18 others

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the second highest civilian medal to Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry. That’s our work for the ages and it’s what all of you embody.” Biden last year honored people who were …

Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
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1 week, 6 days ago

Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award

NPR  

Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sponsor Message "President Biden believes these Americans …

Biden gives civilian award to leaders of House Jan. 6 committee
1 week, 6 days ago

Biden gives civilian award to leaders of House Jan. 6 committee

LA Times  

President Biden awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House. Biden gave the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people in a ceremony at the White House, including Americans who fought for marriage equality, a pioneer in treating wounded soldiers and two of the president’s longtime friends, former …

Trump insults veterans again by saying civilian award he gave megadonor is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump insults veterans again by saying civilian award he gave megadonor is ‘much better’ than Medal of Honor

The Independent  

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Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others …

Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Clarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and heard the person on the other end say they were calling from the White House. Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more “I said, ‘Is this a joke or is this serious?’" …

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. James Clyburn, and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said the recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor are “incredible people whose relentless curiosity, …

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh, Al Gore and others

LA Times  

President Biden awards the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to actor Michelle Yeoh on Friday. President Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people Friday, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, political leaders such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and actor Michelle Yeoh. Biden said at the White House …

Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary
2 years ago

Biden to award Citizens Medal to 12 on Jan. 6 anniversary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday will present the nation’s second highest civilian award to 12 individuals involved in defending the Capitol during the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and safeguarding the will of American voters in the 2020 presidential election. The White House announced on Thursday that Biden will present the Presidential Citizens Medal during an East Room …

Simone Biles, Steve Jobs to receive highest US civilian honour
2 years, 6 months ago

Simone Biles, Steve Jobs to receive highest US civilian honour

Al Jazeera  

White House releases list of 17 people, both living and deceased, who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The White House announced that President Joe Biden will present 17 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. The White House said that recipients include those who have “made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or …

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others

NPR  

Biden will award the Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords and others Enlarge this image toggle caption Natacha Pisarenko/AP Natacha Pisarenko/AP WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will present the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and the late John McCain, the Arizona Republican with whom Biden …

Column: How Trump cheapened one of America’s highest honors, the Medal of Freedom
3 years, 11 months ago

Column: How Trump cheapened one of America’s highest honors, the Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

President Trump with Presidential Medal of Honor recipient Rep. Devin Nunes and President Reagan with another recipient, Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Trump has used the country’s highest civilian honor to reward his most fervent supporters — angry, divisive partisans like Rush Limbaugh, Rep. Jim “Shouty” Jordan and, of course, his favorite cow-suing congressman, Rep. Devin Nunes. “Everything about Donald Trump …

Trump rewards GOP ally Rep. Jim Jordan with Medal of Freedom
4 years ago

Trump rewards GOP ally Rep. Jim Jordan with Medal of Freedom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, one of the outgoing president’s fiercest GOP allies. Jordan, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, was one of eight House lawmakers who were part of Trump’s defense team in his Senate impeachment trial last year. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, …

Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom
4 years ago

Trump rewards ally Devin Nunes with Medal of Freedom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term. Nunes, the former chair of the House Intelligence Committee, has been an ardent backer of Trump’s during probes into Russian …

Trump ‘to award Medal of Freedom to allies Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan’
4 years ago

Trump ‘to award Medal of Freedom to allies Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan’

The Independent  

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Trump rewarding allies Nunes, Jordan with Medal of Freedom
4 years ago

Trump rewarding allies Nunes, Jordan with Medal of Freedom

LA Times  

California Rep. Devin Nunes, left, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks with then-Rep. Mark Meadows as they sit in the audience as the House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the constitutional grounds for the president’s impeachment, on Capitol Hill in December 2019. President Trump is set to present one of the nation’s highest civilian honors to …

Donald Trump to award biggest campaign donor’s wife medal of freedom
6 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump to award biggest campaign donor’s wife medal of freedom

The Independent  

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