Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots met President Donald Trump at the White House back in 2017New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has announced he will not accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying "remaining true to the people, team and country I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award". In a delicately worded, one-paragraph statement, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach did not say explicitly he had turned down the offer from President Donald Trump, whom he has called a friend. I know I also represent my family and the New England Patriots team." President Trump was presented with a New England Patriots jersey by Patriots head coach Belichick (L) and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (R) back in 2017Although he describes himself as apolitical, Belichick has waded into politics on occasion. In his statement on Monday, Belichick called that "one of the most rewarding things in my professional career."

Source: Sky sports January 12, 2021 07:07 UTC