US President Joe Biden has joked that he is seeking a “consecutive” term in the White House as he honors notables including Bruce Springsteen and Vera Wang.
Rock star Springsteen he was recognized at the National Medal of the Arts ceremony for “his outstanding contributions to the American songbook.”
In introducing novelist Colson Whitehead — who won back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes — Biden provided an insight into his future in the White House, with a quip about seeking re-election.
“Pretty good man,” he said, before adding, “I’m also looking for a back-to-back.”
The president is expected to announce his candidacy for re-election in 2024 in the coming weeks.
Donald Trumpwhom Biden beat in the 2020 presidential election, he has already said he is looking to return to the White House in the next election.
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In addition to Springsteen and designer Wang, others honored for their work in the arts included singer Gladys Knight, actresses Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Mindy Kaling, poet and author Richard Blanco, and social historian Earl Lewis.
Gladys Knight hugs Mr Biden. photo: AP
Vera Wang and Bruce Springsteen. photo: AP
“You make the country better, you make it a better place,” Biden told the award winners.
At the event, the United States Marine Corps band performed orchestral pieces from Springsteen’s hits Born to Run and Born in the USA.
