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In a controversial move, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon George Soros, despite the billionaire’s documented past as a Nazi collaborator who expressed no remorse for confiscating Jewish property during World War II.
This decision has raised eyebrows given Soros’s infamous 1998 “60 Minutes” interview, where he openly discussed his wartime activities. During this pivotal conversation with Steve Kroft, Soros revealed how, at age 14, he posed as a Christian to survive the Holocaust while assisting in the confiscation of Jewish property.
Joe Biden and his government have done many disgusting things, but this is possibly one of the most repulsive moves. George Soros is an evil man. By awarding him the presidential Medal of Freedom they have destroyed the reputation of this award. Now, it means the exact opposite… pic.twitter.com/G41gdLpOP7
— Marissa Streit (@marissastreit) January 5, 2025
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The interview shocked many viewers, particularly due to Soros’s casual admission of feeling no guilt about his actions. His justification that “somebody else would be taking it away anyhow” and his view of himself as “only a spectator” sparked widespread criticism.
NEW: Radical billionaire financier George Soros has been awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Soros broke the British pound for profit and has financed color revolutions around the world and has installed corrupt DAs that have overseen violent crime waves in the United… pic.twitter.com/MFJOvImYZT
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) January 4, 2025
After entering the United States following World War II, Soros has since become a controversial figure, with critics pointing to his various political activities aimed at reshaping Western societies. His receiving one of America’s highest civilian honors has thus sparked intense debate about the administration’s values and judgment.
The Democratic establishment’s embrace of such a contentious figure has led many to question the message being sent to Holocaust survivors and their families, as well as the broader Jewish community.
