Biden Presents Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe & More with Presidential Medals of Freedom, But Denzel Washington Missed the Event

President Joe Biden presented some distinguished people with their Presidential Medal of Freedoms today, but one recipient was not in attendance.

Olympians and athletes Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe were both among the people who received medals at the White House on Thursday (July 7) in Washington, D.C.

17 people were awarded the medal this year, including Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, who was unable to attend the event.

Click to the next slide to find out why Denzel Washington was not there…