Traditional anger erupted on Fox &, Friends over the Biden administration’s latest square of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, with visitors and critics sparing no thoughts in their criticism. Hillary Clinton and businessman George Soros were among the list’s questionable figures, which sparked especially eruptive emotions.
On Saturday week’s spread, number Rachel Campos-Duffy warned her co-host, Joe Concha, to prepare himself. “Joe, gird yourself,” she said. “Today, Biden is going to present—get this—Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and 17 others with the Presidential Medal of Freedom!”
Soros, much condemned by conservatives for his considerable funding of liberal causes, was labeled by Campos-Duffy as the “most bad man”. His economic support for democratic accountability and media initiatives has made him a hotbed of criticism from far-right critics, with some accusing him of trying to influence international politics.
The backlash was swift and furious. Steve Bannon, a vocal defender of Soros, described the medal as a badge of honor for a person he believes epitomizes anything wrong with the current leadership, while Elon Musk called it a” travesty.” ” Soros and Hillary to get the world’s highest civilian honor from the illegal Biden plan today”, Bannon lamented.
As users questioned why for divisive numbers were being honored with the prestigious award on social media, the pushback continued to grow. The decision, in the eyes of many conservatives, underscored how politically liberal the White House treats the Medal of Freedom as a form of democratic loyalty rather than merit.
Despite the criticism, the White House defended its choice, emphasizing the important contributions of the honorees to public support, human rights, and international politics. However, for many on the right, including Fox &, Friends guests, the addition of Soros in particular was a bridge too far, prompting a flaming condemnation of what they see as Biden’s effort to respect figures they view as contentious and provocative.
