{"id":2386537,"date":"2025-01-04T23:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T04:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-slams-biden-for-giving-george-soros-presidential-medal-of-freedom-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-04T23:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T04:15:50","slug":"haley-slams-biden-for-giving-george-soros-presidential-medal-of-freedom-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/haley-slams-biden-for-giving-george-soros-presidential-medal-of-freedom-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Haley slams Biden for giving George Soros Presidential Medal of Freedom &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhaley-slams-biden-for-giving-george-soros-presidential-medal-of-freedom-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2386537&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Nikki Haley, \u200cthe former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">presidential candidate<\/a>, recently criticized President Joe Biden for awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to george Soros. She characterized the decision as a &#8220;slap in the face of\u200d America,&#8221; reflecting her\u2064 belief that Soros\u2019s influence is detrimental\u2064 to the nation. Haley&#8217;s comments \u2064underscore her stance \u200bon accountability and justice, \u2062positioning herself as \u200da defender\u200d of\u2064 American\u2062 values in her campaign against Biden and in \u200dthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bob-casey-says-terminology-used-in-abortion-debate-antiquated-post-dobbs\/\" title=\"Bob Casey deems abortion debate terminology &#039;outdated&#039; after Dobbs case.\">broader political landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In related \u2063political dynamics, Haley&#8217;s previous \u2062perceptions\u200d and statements regarding former President Donald\u2062 Trump have come under scrutiny as she competes in the \u20622024 election.\u200d Trump&#8217;s campaign has \u2064pointed out instances where Haley previously\u2063 praised Hillary Clinton, suggesting inconsistencies in\u200d her\u2063 political positioning. Despite\u2064 this, Trump has\u2062 acknowledged the potential for her to hold a significant role in \u2062his administration, which creates an intricate relationship\u2062 as\u200b both navigate \u2064their\u2062 paths in\u200d the Republican primary. <\/p>\n<p>Haley is\u2064 actively\u200c engaging in the political discourse,utilizing her\u200c platform to express\u200c her views on current leaders while also\u200d managing her evolving \u2064alliances\u2062 within the \u200bRepublican Party.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Haley slams Biden for giving George Soros Presidential Medal of Freedom<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1927173\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/nikki-haley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nikki Haley<\/a> blasted President <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Joe Biden<\/a> on Saturday for giving Democratic megadonor George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation&rsquo;s highest civilian honor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Haley called the move to give the award to Soros &ldquo;another slap in the face of America&rdquo; after Biden shockingly<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3246641\/joe-biden-pardons-son-hunter-of-all-criminal-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\" pardoned\"> pardoned<\/a> his son Hunter and commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates in the last two months of his time in office.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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. 16 days is a long time until the Inauguration. What is he capable of sliding in next? January 20th can&rsquo;t come soon enough,&rdquo; Haley said, referencing President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s inauguration.<\/p>\n<p>Soros, 94, founded Open Society Foundations, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/magazine\/3083353\/the-kingmaker-of-chaos-george-soross-failed-experiments-threaten-his-kingdom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"disburses \">disburses<\/a> over $1 billion to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-celebs-rage-in-defeat-after-barrett-confirmation-revolting-disgraceful-unconscionable\/\" title=\"Hollywood Celebs Rage in Defeat After Barrett Confirmation: &#039;Revolting. Disgraceful. Unconscionable&#039;\">left-wing<\/a> causes and organizations like the pro-defund-the-police movement and Black Lives Matter. It has also funneled money into anti-Israel groups, a hard drug decriminalization think tank, and progressive-left district attorneys, some of whom have <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">lost reelection bids due<\/a> to their soft-on-crime policies.<\/p>\n<p>His son, Alex Soros, 39, who was at the White House to receive the award for his father, has succeeded him as chairman of the board of directors for the Open Society Foundations. Notably, he has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/3254541\/soros-pac-cut-spending-2024-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"shifted\">shifted<\/a> money in their Democracy PAC, the political arm of the family, away from criminal justice initiatives and groups to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/soros-retreated-during-2024-election-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Soros retreated during 2024 election - Washington Examiner\">race-focused organizations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>George Soros, along with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, were among 19 politicians, athletes, artists, and humanitarians who received the prestigious award on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2025\/01\/04\/president-biden-announces-recipients-of-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom-3\/\" title=\"statement \">statement <\/a>from the White House announcing the recipients, Soros was described as &ldquo;focused on global initiatives that strengthen democracy, human rights, education, and social justice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Haley was not the only Republican to slam the move from Biden, with Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT), who unseated former Sen. Jon Tester in November, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/01\/04\/us-news\/joe-biden-bestows-presidential-medal-of-freedom-to-george-soros-hillary-clinton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"telling\">calling<\/a> it a &ldquo;national disgrace.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;George Soros spent millions electing soft-on-crime politicians that let criminals wreak havoc in our major cities,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1927173\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1927173\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haley criticizes Biden for awarding Soros the Medal of Freedom<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3359,"featured_media":2386538,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AP24199080228011.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3620,34730,5742,45451],"class_list":["post-2386537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-biden","tag-george-soros","tag-haley","tag-presidential-medal-of-freedom"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AP24199080228011.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3359"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2386537"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386537\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2386541,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386537\/revisions\/2386541"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2386537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2386537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2386537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}