President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden is presenting the Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest honor – to 17 people Thursday, including actor Denzel Washington, gymnast Simone Biles and former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

The president is also presenting the award posthumously to Sen. John McCain, Apple founder Steve Jobs and Richard Trumka, who was president of the AFL-CIO.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was established under former President John F. Kennedy, is one of the highest awards a civilian can receive.

As vice president, Biden received the award in January 2017 from former President Barack Obama – one week before the two left office. He was presented the award for his public service as a U.S. senator and vice president.

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[markmerritt]

Didn't Rapino take A knee during the national anthem?

[geraldod]

Did the Big Guy receive an increase in his %?

[CS-qyqy]

*Why would they give someone that kneeled for the National Anthem a medal?*

[brownsbacker]

I’m eating Kielbasa three times a week n I drive a 6 cylinder this craps gotta end

[michaelcamron]

There go mr potato head whispering again

[brownsbacker]

Thx to the VP for having us ? Ok now we’re getting a lil closer to who is actually running the show

[randyboisa]

$7.19 for a gallon of diesel in Cali, I cant even purchase all the food I used to, my 401K is destroyed all because of this man and his green policies.

[brownsbacker]

Not about you Joe How dare you mention Hunter

[saib]

Senator McCain must be very proud of his achievements. Thank you, Sen. McCain.

[davelamson]

I heard they have Joe handing out candy for Halloween too.

[technowarriorstv]

takes large hit off spice pipe and meth pipe babbles and yells about biden

[misterd]

Imagine being the type of person who gets triggered by a medal of freedom ceremony

[brownsbacker]

Non American lovers get the medal of freedom I guess Gainer will be next if she gets out of Russian prison

[maggielarkinhicok]

recognizing the accomplishments of individual American citizens is also part of the important work a president does. Senator McCain was Protestant, Denzel considers himself a Christian and is not Catholic.

[lisagardner]

What did Denzel Washington do for the USA? 😆

[brownsbacker]

This is America ? Lmao come on Joe all Republican hating Dems

[ryanearl]

This is our president a big old joke we can just never get a good one in there they're always in it for themselves and this guy really screwed us can't even afford to fill up my car half tank Riders

[brownsbacker]

So let’s give the American haters round two