FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- President Donald Trump plans to award New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
A spokesperson for the Patriots did not respond to a request for comment.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom was established by John F. Kennedy in 1963, and is awarded by the President to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the security of national interests of America, to world peace, or to cultural of other significant public or private endeavors.
The honor for Belichick comes as the House of Representatives is increasing pressure to force Trump from office before the end of his term on Jan.