New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said on Monday he has decided not to accept the Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Donald Trump in the wake of last week's siege of the Capitol by the president's supporters.
where Trump's supporters marched to the Capitol in an attack that left five dead, including a police officer.
In a statement, Belichick did not directly mention Trump, but instead cited last week's "tragic events" in turning down the award.
He said above all he was an American citizen "with great reverence for our nation's values, freedom and democracy." Both Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft have had friendly relations with Trump.
On the 2016 campaign trail, Trump read a glowing letter from Belichick where the coach praised his courage and leadership, which was criticized then by some fans.
But the Patriots have slumped to their first losing season in two decades, and star quarterback Tom Brady now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Belichick needs to remain in good standing with both players and prospective free agents as the Patriots look to fix up shortcomings on their roster.
Aaron Hernandez ended up being referenced at least a couple different times during Tom Brady's roast -- and not in a flattering way either ... which is why his.. TMZ.com
Divorce talk was fair game, but Tom Brady was not having it when folks brought up Patriots owner Robert Kraft's massage scandal ... with the former MVP calling.. TMZ.com
Donald Trump's lawyer has been told by a judge to stop the former president from "cursing audibly" and "shaking his head" during Stormy Daniels' testimony at his.. Sky News
Halle Berry is passionate about her menopause -- and she's talking about it in public ... on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, no less, where she's advocating for.. TMZ.com
Former President Donald Trump pledges to prioritize the release of Capitol rioters if reelected, branding them "hostages." The pledge, made on his Truth Social platform, emphasizes his ongoing influence in American politics. Trump faces legal challenges, including federal and Georgia indictments, yet remains a dominant force in the Republican Party. His bold promises signal his intent in the evolving political landscape.
#FormerPresident #DonaldTrump #Trump #TruthSocial #CapitolRiot #Trump2024 #BidenvsTrump #USelections #electionnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
~PR.152~ED.103~GR.123~HT.96~
Bert Kreischer's clearing up a wild story about Tom Brady's roast, saying he did NOT have cocaine on him -- like everyone in the arena suspected -- but admits.. TMZ.com
Tom Brady was PISSED Robert Kraft caught a stray during Sunday's G.R.O.A.T. ... and now we know why -- roasters were explicitly told NOT to make any happy ending.. TMZ.com
Kim Kardashian may have been booed during the live roast of Tom Brady, but Netflix is making sure no one remembers it. The streamer has now edited out the boos from the comedy special on its platform. The reality TV icon received a harsh reception as she took the stage for her turn to roast the GOAT but had to endure the interruption while attempting to launch into a Kevin Hart joke.
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:05Published
Nikki Glaser's standing by her Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen divorce jokes ... saying she thinks the topic's fair game at a roast -- and joking Gisele actually.. TMZ.com
Bridget Moynahan is smiling on the outside -- showing up for her costar Tom Selleck's event in NYC -- but she's also strongly hinting she's pissed about her ex,.. TMZ.com
Jeff Ross appeared to get scolded (for realsies) by Tom Brady at his Netflix roast after Robert Kraft became the butt of a joke ... but as it turns out, it was.. TMZ.com
A driver died after crashing a car into the exterior gate of the White House late Saturday, the US Secret Service said. "Shortly before 10:30 pm a vehicle travelling at a high speed collided with an outer perimeter gate on the White House complex" the service said in a statement on social media platform X. The Secret Service, along with the police and fire departments of the District of Columbia, have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, according to Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi. He added there was "no threat or public safety implications". In January, authorities detained another person who crashed a vehicle into the exterior gate of the same complex.
#WhiteHouseGate #SecurityBreach #USNews #DriverIncident #InvestigationLaunched #SecretService #BreakingNews #USIncident #SecurityAlert #DriverFatality
~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~
Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil , After Reports of Salmonella Infections.
On April 17, the grocery chain
recalled Infinite Herbs organic basil.
The basil has been "linked to a dozen Salmonella infections in seven states," CNN reports. .
One person has been hospitalized.
The 2.5-ounce packages were sold in 29 states and Washington, D.C., from Feb. 1 through April 6. .
The CDC is advising consumers to dispose of any Infinite Herbs organic basil that was bought from Trader Joe's.
The agency also says to clean anything that the contaminated basil may have come in contact with. .
Investigators are trying to determine if any other products have been contaminated, CNN reports. .
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, the CDC says. .
Symptoms can develop anywhere between
6 hours and 6 days after consuming the bacteria.
Most people don't need treatment
and recover within 4 to 7 days. .
If your symptoms are severe, or if you experience diarrhea and dehydration for more than three days, the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published
Members of Maryland's Congressional Delegation are asking President Joe Biden to award the Capital Gazette shooting victims the Medal of Freedom for "embodying the spirit of the Freedom of the Press."
Biden Administration
Revives Efforts to Put
Harriet Tubman
on the $20 Bill.
Joe Biden’s Treasury Department has revived efforts to
make Harriet Tubman the face of the new $20 bill. .
White..
Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:20Published
Tom Brady Sr. praised Robert Kraft in an interview with the Boston Herald but the sentiment wasn't extended to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick as the elder Brady said he guesses Belichick is..
![Patriots for Ukraine: Calls grow for EU countries to step up donations of air defence systems [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240422/1373452984-Patriots-for-Ukraine-Calls-grow-for-EU-countries.jpg)
![Stormy Daniels delivers shocking testimony about Trump, but trial hinges on business records [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240510/1375159930-Stormy-Daniels-delivers-shocking-testimony-about-Trump-but.jpg)
![Donald Trump stuck in court amid election campaign: "the polls have not moved even one percentage point" [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240508/1375000310-Donald-Trump-stuck-in-court-amid-election-campaign.jpg)
![Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240508/1374969306-Stormy-Daniels-describes-meeting-Trump-during-occasionally-graphic.jpg)
![Demonstrators gather outside US Capitol to protest Israel aid bill [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240421/1373312276-Demonstrators-gather-outside-US-Capitol-to-protest-Israel.jpg)
![Donald Trump Promises To Release Capitol Riot Protestors In His First Move If Re-Elected| Oneindia [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240312/1368390380-Donald-Trump-Promises-To-Release-Capitol-Riot-Protestors.jpg)
![Netflix Edits Out Kim Kardashian Boos During Tom Brady Roast Appearance | THR News Video [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240508/1375024386-Netflix-Edits-Out-Kim-Kardashian-Boos-During-Tom.jpg)
![US News: Driver rams car into White House Gate, dies | Probe launched | Oneindia News [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240505/1374713650-US-News-Driver-rams-car-into-White-House.jpg)
![Trader Joe’s Recalls Basil After Reports of Salmonella Infections [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240418/1373034356-Trader-Joe-Recalls-Basil-After-Reports-of.jpg)
![Maryland Lawmakers Ask President Biden To Award Medal Of Freedom To Capital Gazette Shooting Victims [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210129/2101290429-Maryland-Lawmakers-Ask-President-Biden-To-Award-Medal.jpg)
![Biden Administration Revives Efforts to Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210127/1315785840-Biden-Administration-Revives-Efforts-to-Put-Harriet-Tubman.jpg)
![Did Tom Brady’s Season Change How You Feel About Bill Belichick? [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210127/1315779716-Did-Tom-Brady-Season-Change-How-You.jpg)
