Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson, Bono, José Andrés, Bill Nye the Science Guy among those getting the top civilian honor.
Soros has been a frequent target of Republican criticism for financial support of progressive causes and Democratic candidates.
The president will award the honor to Soros, as well as Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Bono and "Magic" Johnson at a White House ceremony on Saturday
Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington Received ... who did not attend the event; retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson; actor ...
Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel ... who did not attend the event; retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson; actor ...
Democratic philanthropist George Soros and actor-director Denzel ... who did not attend the event; retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson; actor ...