• April 19, 2024

Medals of Freedom are Awarded to Democratic Supporters by Obama

President Obama will pass out his final batch of Presidential Medals of Freedom tomorrow to a group of people mostly made up of Democratic donors and individuals who supported him politically.

On Tuesday these people will receive our nation’s highest civilian award for making “especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States.”

11 of these honorees made contributions to various Democratic campaigns, or committees which included some that had directly supported Obama. This is according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission records by the Washington Free Beacon. 12 of these “Heros” publicly backed Obama, or his numerous policies.

A few of these individuals are Hollywood celebrities who used their stature to advocate for Obama and Hillary Clinton.

“The Presidential Medal of Freedom is not just our nation’s highest civilian honor–it’s a tribute to the idea that all of us, no matter where we come from, have the opportunity to change this country for the better,” Obama said in a statement. “From scientists, philanthropists, and public servants to activists, athletes, and artists, these 21 individuals have helped push America forward, inspiring millions of people around the world along the way.”

The list includes talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to Democratic committees and campaigns over the years.

Just this year, DeGeneres contributed $35,800 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2012 and $100,000 to the Hillary Victory Fund.

Other celebrities who will receive medals are Robert DeNiro, Michael Jordan, Tom Hanks, Lorne Michaels, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Redford and Bill Gates.

 The only Republican of the group getting a medal is baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, who spurred a flurry of media coverage when he criticized socialism during a live broadcast in June.

White House officials didn’t respond to a request for what exactly Obama took into account when he selected the last group of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients.

Just another example of passing out trophies to the losers as far as I’m concerned.

 

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