Dolly Parton Opens up About Declining Medal of Freedom Twice
Dolly Parton Opens up About
Declining Medal of Freedom Twice.
Dolly Parton just can’t seem to connect with
the Presidential Medal of Freedom. .
She explained her dilemma on the ‘Today’
show, revealing that President Donald Trump
offered her the award twice, but she was unable
to attend either of the ceremonies. .
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. , Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'.
Now, President Joe Biden has reportedly
contacted Parton about receiving the award.
However, Parton is
conflicted as to
whether or not she
should accept it. .
The famously apolitical star is worried that if
she accepts it now, she’ll be “doing politics.”.
In 2019, Parton said that as an
“entertainer” she didn’t see a reason to
“get involved in political fights.” .
Half my people are
Republicans, half of them are
Democrats … I know we can’t
ever all get along. But we could
get along a little better if we
tried a little harder, Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'.
Parton also feels like she
doesn’t “deserve” the honor. .
I’m not sure that I even
deserve it. But it’s a nice
compliment for people to
think that I might deserve it, Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'
Declining Medal of Freedom Twice.
Dolly Parton just can’t seem to connect with
the Presidential Medal of Freedom. .
She explained her dilemma on the ‘Today’
show, revealing that President Donald Trump
offered her the award twice, but she was unable
to attend either of the ceremonies. .
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. , Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'.
Now, President Joe Biden has reportedly
contacted Parton about receiving the award.
However, Parton is
conflicted as to
whether or not she
should accept it. .
The famously apolitical star is worried that if
she accepts it now, she’ll be “doing politics.”.
In 2019, Parton said that as an
“entertainer” she didn’t see a reason to
“get involved in political fights.” .
Half my people are
Republicans, half of them are
Democrats … I know we can’t
ever all get along. But we could
get along a little better if we
tried a little harder, Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'.
Parton also feels like she
doesn’t “deserve” the honor. .
I’m not sure that I even
deserve it. But it’s a nice
compliment for people to
think that I might deserve it, Dolly Parton, via 'LA Times'