From Mother Teresa and Rosa Parks to George Soros and Hillary Clinton—what a farce for this once-honorable award.
In what can only be described as a farewell parade of absurdity, President Joe Biden has turned the nation’s highest civilian awards into participation trophies for the politically corrupt. Just days after honoring George Soros and Hillary Clinton with the Presidential Medal of Freedom—a move that left Americans questioning whether irony is officially dead—Biden has doubled down, awarding the Presidential Citizens Medal to Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney, the former chair and vice chair of the now-defunct January 6 Committee.
The White House ceremony, framed as a celebration of democracy, has instead come across as a desperate attempt to weaponize these honors to protect political allies and smear opponents. The once-sacred designations have been reduced to a mockery, leaving many to wonder: who is really pulling the strings in this administration, and why are they so determined to destroy the credibility of these awards?
Medals for Malfeasance
When Joe Biden handed George Soros and Hillary Clinton the Presidential Medal of Freedom, many assumed it couldn’t get worse. After all, rewarding Soros—whose destabilizing influence is legendary—and Clinton—whose career is a highlight reel of scandals—was akin to handing out "World Peace" awards at a war criminals' convention.
But then came Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney, recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal. These are the very architects of the January 6 Committee, a political sideshow riddled with fabricated evidence, destroyed records, and a singular goal: preventing Donald Trump’s reelection. Honoring Thompson and Cheney feels less like a celebration of democracy and more like a participation medal for destroying evidence and contributing to the anti-Trump playbook.
In Biden’s words at the ceremony: “Our democracy begins and ends with the duties of citizenship.” A stirring sentiment—if only the recipients hadn’t spent their careers undermining those very principles. It’s as if Biden is using these ceremonies to rebrand “citizenship” as “compliance with the liberal agenda.”
The Real Strategy: Shielding Allies from Justice?
Critics argue that this isn’t just about rewarding political loyalty; it’s about creating PR landmines for the incoming Trump administration. By draping these controversial figures in medals, Biden and his handlers are setting the stage to cry foul when justice catches up with them. How can Trump or his DOJ go after decorated Medal of Freedom and Presidential Citizens Medal recipients without sparking media hysteria?
This is the liberal left’s ultimate chess move: tarnish the integrity of these awards while using them as shields against accountability. Biden isn’t honoring democracy; he’s sabotaging it, one undeserving recipient at a time.
Who’s Really Calling the Shots?
It’s hard to know whether these decisions are the product of Biden’s personal judgment or the handiwork of a shadowy cabal of staffers steering the ship. Either way, the result is the same: an administration that operates less like a government and more like a political theater troupe. Whether Biden is aware of the absurdity or simply reading off the teleprompter, the damage to these once-prestigious awards is undeniable.
The timing, of course, is no coincidence. With only days left in office, Biden seems determined to use every moment to thumb his nose at the incoming administration. The ceremony wasn’t about honoring democracy—it was a middle finger to Donald Trump and the millions of Americans who will now have to navigate the PR nightmare of prosecuting these “honorees.”
A Legacy of Mockery
The Presidential Medal of Freedom was created to honor individuals who have made “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, or world peace.” The Presidential Citizens Medal is intended for those who demonstrate exemplary civic contributions. But under Biden, these awards have been transformed into political shields, handed out to cronies whose records are anything but exemplary.
This is more than a mockery of the awards themselves; it’s a direct insult to the countless deserving recipients who upheld the ideals these honors were meant to celebrate. Biden has turned these awards into tools of division, using them to protect allies and enrage opponents.
Conclusion: Medals of Hypocrisy
As Biden’s days in office wind down, the circus shows no signs of stopping. Americans are left with a simple truth: these awards no longer signify honor or service—they signify corruption, favoritism, and a shameless disregard for the values they were meant to uphold.
If there’s any justice left, these medals will be remembered not as honors, but as symbols of the Biden administration’s betrayal of American ideals. And as for Trump? Let’s just hope he brings a bucket and mop to clean up the mess left behind by this ridiculous finale.
Disclaimer:
This article represents my perspective on what history will surely document as one of the most bizarre chapters in American leadership—the Biden Administration. An era where common sense was flipped on its head, wrongs were celebrated as rights, and the pillars of American values were exchanged for political expediency. The recent award ceremonies are but a snapshot of this ongoing travesty.
It’s disheartening to witness individuals who truly deserve these prestigious honors being passed over in favor of figures whose legacies are marred by controversy. By turning these awards into tools of political favoritism, Biden has stripped them of their original purpose—recognizing extraordinary contributions to our nation and humanity. Now, recipients not only have to bear the weight of their medals but also the shroud of controversy that Biden draped over them during these ridiculous ceremonies.
And then there’s Lionel Messi. For years, I believed he was the GOAT—the Greatest of All Time—because of his incredible talent on the soccer field. But Biden took that belief to a whole new level when he inexplicably named Messi as one of this year’s Medal of Freedom winners. In true GOAT fashion, Messi didn’t even bother to attend the ceremony or send someone to accept the award on his behalf. Whether intentional or accidental, this act of non-participation has convinced me once and for all: Messi isn’t just a soccer legend—he’s now the GOAT of dodging political theater.
Let the history books reflect the absurdity of these events. And let’s hope future administrations work to restore integrity to these honors before we end up with the likes of Big Bird and the Cookie Monster on the honorees list. (Though, to be fair, I’d argue they’ve contributed more to society than some of this year’s winners.)
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