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Patriots' Bill Belichick Announces He Won't Accept Presidential Medal of Freedom

head coach announced Monday he won't accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump.

Belichick said in a statement he was "flattered" by the gesture "out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients." However, he cited the Capitol breach by a pro-Trump mob for declining the opportunity:

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