According to reports from US media outlets, US President Biden honored 19 individuals with the "Presidential Medal of Freedom," the highest civilian honor in the United States, at the White House on May 3rd local time. Among the recipients was Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh.

However, as reported by the British Daily Mail, during the award presentation to Michelle Yeoh, Biden initially referred to her as "Michael" before quickly correcting himself to say the correct name, "Michelle." This slip-up sparked some criticism from social media users.

The group of 19 honorees encompasses individuals from various fields, including culture and sports. Notable recipients include seven-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky and Ellen Ochoa, the first Spanish woman to venture into space.

Some observers have noted the political undertones of the honorees, particularly given that the awards were presented during a presidential election year. The list includes several prominent Democratic Party figures, such as former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Al Gore, former Secretary of State John Kerry, and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. With Biden seeking re-election, his upcoming electoral rematch with former Republican President Donald Trump adds to the political significance of the awards ceremony.$ETH $BNB