“These nineteen Americans are great leaders who have made America a better place,” the White House said in a statement. “They are great leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world.”

Biden’s nomination of Soros — who has funneled billions of dollars towards left-wing politicians and social causes — was largely met with outrage on social media. Through his Open Societies Foundation, Soros has funneled more than $32 billion towards left-wing interests across the globe. His empire — which is currently being controlled by his son, Alex —  has played a particularly pivotal role in electing “progressive” district attorneys in America’s major cities.

X owner Elon Musk was among those who expressed his disgust with Soros’ nomination. “A travesty that Biden is giving Soros the Medal of Freedom,” Musk posted alongside a clip from one his Joe Rogan Experience appearances in which he described Soros as a threat to humanity.

he recipients are set to receive the award on Saturday, just days after President Biden bestowed the honor upon former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) for their work on the partisan January 6 Committee. According to a recent congressional report, the committee has been accused of politicizing the committee’s work, manipulating evidence, and promoting “false claims” from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.