The NFL’s most iconic coach Bill Belichick almost never talks about anything other than football. He almost never talked about anything controversial over more than two decades with his time with the New England Patriots. However, in 2016, two presidential elections ago, the greatest coach ever endorsed a political candidate. The only one Belichick has ever endorsed, none other than his friend Donald Trump.
Bill Belichick Endorses Donald Trump A Second Time
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Back in 2016 Belichick made it crystal clear that he was backing and Supporting Donald Trump for president. He reportedly sent a letter to Trump following his win congratulating him on his campaign. It is no secret that the two men have been friends for quite some time, and their are numerous stories of the two men connecting.
In the letter, the all time winning head coach praised his friend Trump for his “tremendous campaign.” In the lengthy congratulatory letter Belichick also called the media “negative” and “slanted’ in their reporting of Trump. Many had doubted that the letter had legitimately came from Belichick himself, but it was later confirmed that it indeed did come from him.
Bill Belichick did indeed write Donald Trump a letter. The letter Trump read from Belichick is accurate. Those were Bill's words. #WBZ
— Steve Burton (@SteveBurtonWBZ) November 8, 2016
Did Bill Belichick Changed His Mind?
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While Bill was clearly a big supporter of Trump back then, it seems that his support for the former president has lessened quite drastically on this go around. Way back in 2021, Belichick received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but he decided not to given the whole situation that went down on January 6th.
“Above all, I’m an American citizen with great reverence for our nation’s values, freedom and democracy,” he said.
Trump was clearly upset by this decision, but no matter what he said, Belichick stuck with this decision to not attend.
“One of the most rewarding things in my professional career took place in 2020 when, through the great leadership within our team, conversations about social justice, equality and human rights moved to the forefront and became actions,” Belichick said. “Continuing those efforts while remaining true to the people, team and country that I love outweigh the benefits of any individual award.”
It is clear that the once very strong support that Bill had for Donald is just not there in the same way. It seems Bill had a change of heart when it comes to Donald the president, but not Donald his friend.
In this year that Belichick will not be coaching in the league, maybe we will hear more about his personal beliefs and preferences outside of football. That is highly doubtful, but you never know, as the legendary coach has been showing his personality more and more since leaving the Patriots.
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