Biden's surprise brings Elton John to tears at White House

President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John with the National Humanities Medal after a concert at the White House in honor of John's advocacy in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. #CNN #news

[shankroidbeast]

He has done more for AIDS awareness, fundraising, and decades of tireless devotion to the cause/cure than anyone else has. Well deserved.

[BabyLambCreations]

"Legend" isn't enough to describe the kind of person Elton John is.

This is a very well-deserved award for a man who is not only a phenomenal musician but a caring human being who gave back to the world and has been working extremely hard with his foundation to fight HIV/AIDS. In times like these, we need a world that is guided by love and care, rather than blinded by fear and hate.

Thank you, Sir Elton, for everything. I look forward to seeing you perform live in 2 weeks.

[sharonmoore]

An individual that has given us all so much in life...thank you Sir Elton John.

[kaijjukaijju]

WONDERFUL THAT THESE MEDALS GO TO PEOPLE WHO DESERVE THEM.

[markogarcia]

“It’s all his fault we’re spending 6 billion in taxpayer money to fight aids, HIV….” -Did y’all cut that part out??😂😂😂

[marianlincoln]

With EVERYTHING Sir Elton has gone thru in his life and accomplished, putting a spotlight on the ills of the world, his work towards raising awareness and his many fundraising efforts for farmers, starving people's of the world, and aids research.... No one DESERVES it More.... Thank You President Biden for honoring this kind and Gentle MAN... It honors you too for recognizing his hard work ...

[mpalfadel]

You deserve this Elton
Bless you 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[bcyes]

Elton and princess Diana were a great team and pioneers in the fight to find a cure and help people in need of all races. God bless them both forever.

[jeangriffith]

Elton John is one of the greatest musicians on the planet. His work on supporting AIDs research alone is deserving of this medal.

[QkLordx]

You guys cut it before it got to the good part 😂😂

[happytraveller]

What a wonderful exchange of appreciation from one decent human being to another. The world needs more of THIS. Thank you.

[skynet]

Elton deserves all the love 👏Phenomenal 🥹

[tinmantn]

Why doesn't CNN show the whole clip. Why not show the part that if Trump had said head would be exploding? Come on CNN, have the guts to show it all.

[colinmcdonald]

Here, here : " everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect".

[bengolfs]

Elton John has truly lived an exemplary life. Brilliant musician, and brilliant humanitarian. Well deserved.

[martyish]

It’s things like this that renew my hope for this country.

[mattmayo]

Some of the best this world has ever given us. Truly a class act.

[KILLAH]

Weird that they cut it off right then and didn’t include the president’s response…🤔

[LittleB]

Jeez Sir Elton has a gorgeous voice even when he's choking on his tears. Congratulations

[SimonePhoenix]

Well deserved for this icon & giant of an artist & humanitarian. I’m SO fortunate to have grown up with his wonderful catalog of timeless music. Respect. 🙏🏽