Dolly Parton has twice refused the Medal of Freedom

Country singer Dolly Parton -

Twice Dolly Parton was offered the Medal of Freedom, the American equivalent of the Legion of Honor, by Donald Trump, and twice she refused it.

However, the artist's reasons were officially not political.

“I couldn't accept it because my husband was sick.

And then they asked me again but I was not going to travel because of the Covid, ”explained the country star during a stint on the NBC

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And while the Biden / Harris administration seems inclined to grant him that honor as well, Dolly Parton remains hesitant.

“I feel like if I accept it, I'm going to get into politics, so I'm not sure.

I don't work for these awards.

It would be nice but I'm not even sure I deserve it.

But it's a nice compliment from people to think that I could deserve it, ”she added.

Double reward

If the old US government and the new one are also determined to honor Dolly Parton, it is for his substantial financial participation in the research for the vaccine against the Covid-19.

Indeed, the country star donated a million dollars in the development of Moderna's vaccine last April.

“I am sure that millions and millions of dollars have been donated by many people, but I feel proud to have taken part in this little effort which I hope will give something good and help heal this world.

God knows we need it!

”She explained.

An effective donation since the Moderna vaccine has been validated in particular in the United States and the European Union.

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