Dolly Parton Says She Turned Down Trump’s Offer Of The Presidential Medal Of Freedom Twice

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Country singer Dolly Parton revealed she has declined two offers to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Donald Trump in the past four years,Dolly Parton said she turned Donald Trump's offer of a Presidential Medal of Freedom down twice.Parton said her decision to turn down the nation’s highest civilian honor was practical, not political.

"I couldn't accept it because my husband was ill and then they asked me again about it and I wouldn't travel because of the Covid," PartonThe Biden administration has also approached her about the award, Parton said, but she is unsure about whether to accept it out of fear of being seen to be “doing politics.” Key Background

Parton is a country music icon and well known for her charitable work. Her Imagination Library initiative, a literacy-boosting project that has

 

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Good deal Dolly Parton, thank you and stay safe and healthy ❤️💕💝

❤️ Dolly Parton.

She always gives us a reason to continue to admire her. 💕

Hope she accept it this time. I remember getting books from her library. She’s an icon.

Who would want that from trump

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