This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareNew England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said Monday night he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump.In a statement, Belichick said he will “not . . . move forward with the award” as planned. He said he had agreed to accept the award before last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.“Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients,” Belichick said....…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareNew England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said Monday night he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump.In a statement, Belichick said he will “not . . . move forward with the award” as planned. He said he had agreed to accept the award before last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.“Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients,” Belichick said....WW…