Bill Belichick received mostly praise on social media for his decision to reject President Trump’s offer to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian honor in the U.S.
The New England Patriots was praised on Twitter for breaking with his longtime friend. Former Sen. Jeff Flake, longtime Boston sports columnist Bob Ryan and actress Mia Farrow were among those in Belichick's corner.
He cited the riot at the U.S. Capitol as the reason why he was going to decline the offer. "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.
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