President Joe Biden plans to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and 17 other individuals this Saturday, transforming what should be a celebration of genuine achievement into something that feels suspiciously like a pat on the back for Democratic heavyweights. The White House touts the recipients as paragons of leadership, fairness, and decency. Sure, if pouring cash into political campaigns or sidestepping accountability defines those values, then they’re spot on.
George Soros, the 94-year-old billionaire and political puppet master, tops the list of honorees. Soros has practically turned campaign financing into an art form, donating over $175 million to Democrat candidates during the 2022 midterms alone. In 2024, he added another $60 million to the pot, ensuring his agenda carried weight in Washington. Through his Open Society Foundations, Soros has bankrolled everything from progressive think tanks to the election of far-left district attorneys, who critics say focus more on social engineering than enforcing the law. But let’s not call it meddling—it’s “philanthropy.”
Soros’s influence doesn’t stop at campaign contributions. His foundations have also been linked to organizations that support anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses, raising more than a few eyebrows among Republicans and centrists alike. While the White House praises him as a champion of human rights and democracy, others view his legacy as one of deepening division and unchecked influence. His global footprint is undeniable, but the debate over whether it’s been a force for good or chaos remains as contentious as ever.
Then there’s Hillary Clinton, the Democrats’ perennial insider, who’s finally getting her turn in the Medal of Freedom spotlight. Nearly 12 years after her husband Bill received the same honor, Hillary steps up to collect hers. Clinton’s political journey has been marked by controversy at every turn—from her time as First Lady to her tenure as Secretary of State and her ill-fated presidential campaign. Despite her knack for generating scandals, she’s somehow become the poster child for “decency” in the eyes of this administration. The timing of this award couldn’t be more convenient for a White House eager to solidify its allegiance to party stalwarts.
Ultimately, this ceremony appears more about rewarding loyalty to the Democratic cause than celebrating contributions that transcend politics. Honoring figures like Soros and Clinton might earn applause from the progressive elite, but it risks alienating the broader public, who see the Medal of Freedom as something far more sacred. For a White House that insists on uniting the nation, this feels less like a bridge and more like a partisan fortress. As the medals are handed out, many Americans may question whether this prestigious honor is being tarnished by political favoritism.
