George Soros receives America's highest civilian honor, Elon Musk furious over Biden's decision; said - this is ridiculous
US President Joe Biden has nominated 19 people for America's highest civilian honor. George Soros' name is also included in this list. There has been an upheaval in American politics after George Soros received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Elon Musk has called it ridiculous. There has been a lot of uproar in India on the issue of George Soros.
George Soros, on whose issue there is a war between the ruling party and the opposition in India, has been awarded the highest civilian honor in America. US President Joe Biden announced this.
George Soros's son Alex Soros accepted this medal. Apart from Soros, the names of 19 people including Hillary Clinton were announced. At the same time, Elon Musk is now angry over Biden's decision. He has termed it ridiculous.
Soros gets honor
America's highest civilian honor is called the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On Saturday, President Biden honored 19 people who have contributed in the field of politics, social service, sports and arts.
American investor George Soros runs an organization called Open Society Foundation. According to the White House, he was honored for focusing on global initiatives that strengthen democracy, human rights, education and social justice.
19 people were named
Apart from George Soros, the list of people who received the highest civilian honor included the names of 19 people including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, footballer Lionel Messi and actor Michael J Fox along with Denzel Washington.
George Soros is known as a big donor of the Democratic Party. Republican leaders often criticize him. Elon Musk and many leaders of the Republican Party have described Biden's decision as politically motivated.
A lot of controversy over George Soros
However, Biden defended the list by saying that all the people included in it have contributed to increasing America's values and global reputation. The Republican Party has long been accusing George Soros of using his money to influence global politics.
There was a ruckus in India too
The issue of George Soros is very controversial not only in America but also in India. During the winter session of Parliament, BJP President JP Nadda had accused the Congress of having links with Soros and his organization. Nadda had said that Congress is using foreign powers as a tool to destabilize India.
However, Mallikarjun Kharge had called these allegations baseless. He said that BJP is making such allegations to divert attention from the country's social and economic issues. The winter session was marred by uproar due to the issue of George Soros. Soros' foundation has been accused of interfering in countries like Russia and Hungary.