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