Bill Belichick Turns Down Trump’s Offer of the Medal of Freedom

January 12, 2021 Politics 1 Views

Donald Trump has largely made a mockery of his potential to award civilian honors. He gave Rush Limbaugh the Medal of Freedom at 2020’s State of the Union. Soccer Lou Holtz was given the identical honor this summer time as a reward for questioning Joe Biden’s Catholicism through the Republican Nationwide Conference.

Trump has additionally used the medal as a option to get nearer to well-liked figures within the worlds of sports activities. After his dramatic Masters win in 2019, Tiger Woods received the Medal of Freedom on the White Home.

And since Trump is in his final full week as President, he once more needed to provide the glory to a sports activities determine. However Patriots Coach Invoice Belichick has informed the Trump Administration that he isn’t .

Patriots’ HC Invoice Belichick is not going to be touring to Washington nor accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he introduced right now. pic.twitter.com/uvLLigFlHU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2021

The Coach stated in a press release:

“Not too long ago, I used to be provided the chance to obtain the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I used to be flattered by out of respect for what the glory represents and admiration for prior recipients. Subsequently, the tragic occasions of final week occurred and the choice has been made to not transfer ahead with the award. Above all, I’m an American citizen with nice reverence for our nation’s values, freedom and democracy. I do know I additionally characterize my household and the New England Patriots workforce. One of the crucial rewarding issues in my skilled profession occurred in 2020 when, via the good management inside our workforce, conversations about social justice, equality and human rights moved to the forefront and have become actions. Persevering with these efforts whereas remaining true to the individuals, workforce and nation I really like outweigh the advantages of any particular person award.”

Todd Neikirk is a New Jersey primarily based politics and know-how author. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com and hillreporter.com. He enjoys sports activities, politics, comedian books and spending time on the shore along with his household.