President Biden awarded 'Velma' actress and executive producer Mindy Kaling with the National Medal of Arts in the East Room of the White House Tuesday.
Others honored at the White House event included designer Vera Wang,"Veep" actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen.U.S. President Joe Biden presents singer Bruce Springsteen with a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueTuesday marked the first time Biden hosted a full National Medal of Arts ceremony.
The Biden administration has long enlisted celebrities to help advance its agenda.
Former President Obama hosted Leonardo DiCaprio, Kendrick Lamar, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, among many others.Joe Silverstein is a production assistant for Fox News Digital. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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