Nikki Haley Blasts Biden Over George Soros’ Medal of Freedom

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Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley blasted President Joe Biden for giving billionaire progressive activist George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday.

Biden honored the 94-year-old investor and philanthropist, who has been a lightning rod for criticism from the right for years for his donations to progressive causes and candidates.

After it was announced Biden would give Soros the country’s highest civilian award, MAGA figures such as Steve Bannon and Elon Musk torched the president.

After Alex Soros accepted the award on behalf of his elderly father at a White House ceremony, Haley weighed in on her X (formerly Twitter) account. Haley said President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration could not come “soon enough.”

“Giving George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom is another slap in the face of America after reducing the sentences of murderers and pardoning his son,” Trump’s 2024 primary opponent said. “16 days is a long time until the Inauguration. What is he capable of sliding in next? January 20th can’t come soon enough.”

The White House said of Soros receiving the award:

Accepting on behalf of George Soros is Alex Soros. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to George Soros. Born into a Jewish family in Hungary. George Soros escaped Nazi occupation to build a life of freedom for himself and countless others around the world. Educated in England, he settled in America as he became an investor and philanthropist, supporting key pillars of open societies, rights and justice, equity and equality. Freedom now and in the future. His inspiring generosity reminds us all of our capacity and our obligation to stand up to the abuse of power and to be guardians of democracy and all people yearning to be free.

Soros has drawn renewed criticism in recent years for donating to district attorney candidates in cities across the country.