Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) argued that the decision to give Democratic mega-donor George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom was not solely made by President Joe Biden, and suggested it was largely made by the president’s staff and even a few of his family members.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly criticised US President Joe Biden's decision to honour billionaire philanthropist George Soros with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

President Biden will on Saturday award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left-wing billionaire George Soros, and 17 others at a ceremony at the White House.

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley blasted President Joe Biden on Saturday for giving Democratic megadonor George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Joe Biden is awarding 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the inclusion of names like George Soros on that list has led to swift backlash.

Alex Soros, son of philanthropist George Soros, greets U.S. President Joe Biden before being presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom on behalf of his father in the East Room of the White House, Jan. 4, 2025. (Tom Brenner/Getty Images)

Controversial Open Society Foundations founder George Soros and 18 others are recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Joe Biden announced Saturday.

President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people on Saturday, including Hillary Clinton and George Soros.

The Biden administration’s Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient list is causing some conservative media pundits to foam at the mouth. On Saturday morning’s broadcast of Fox & Friends, host Rachel Campos-Duffy told co-host Joe Concha to “gird” himself before reading out some of the names on the list.

“Joe Biden’s decision to give Hillary Clinton and George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom is a national disgrace,” the GOPer added. Soros was not on hand to receive the award in person, and the honor was accepted on his behalf by his son and political heir, Alex Soros.

Elon Musk has accused American investor George Soros of "fundamentally hating humanity" and actively working to undermine the foundations of civilisation.