Obama Just Surprised a Tearful Joe Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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This was sweet—and hey, Obama even joked about the bromance:

Obama at surprise Biden send-off: “This also gives the Internet one last chance to talk about our bromance.” https://t.co/i6jTLyM55f
— CNN (@CNN) January 12, 2017

Here’s the actual medal ceremony:

Obama awards Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation’s highest civilian honor https://t.co/X2TjJwWAEe https://t.co/8NpNRzbrfY
— CNN (@CNN) January 12, 2017

We will miss you, Uncle Joe.