New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick announced on Monday night that due to the "tragic events of last week," he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump.
Trump had planned on giving the medal — the nation's highest civilian honor — to Belichick on Thursday. Belichick publicly supported Trump when he ran for office in 2016, saying he wasn't a "political person" but felt compelled to comment due to "a friendship and a loyalty to Donald."
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