People who said "No" to President Trump

 

While there have been some publicized instances of people declining honors from President Donald Trump, a comprehensive list of individuals who have explicitly declined honors from him may not be available, as many such refusals are either private or unreported.

However, here are some known instances of people who have declined honors, invitations, or opportunities related to President Trump during his administration:

 

1. Bill Belichick - Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2021).

2. Dolly Parton - Declined the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2020).

3. LeBron James - Publicly declined an invitation to the White House after the NBA Championship (2018).

4. Stephen Curry - Expressed that he would not attend a White House visit if invited after winning the NBA Championship (2017).

5. Tom Brady - Did not attend the White House visit with the New England Patriots in 2017 (though not explicitly a refusal of an honor).

6. Kevin Durant - Declined an invitation to the White House after the NBA Championship (2017).

7. Gareth Bale - Declined an invitation to a Trump-hosted event for the International Champions Cup (2017).

8. The Golden State Warriors (as a team) - Declined a White House invitation after winning the NBA Championship (2017).

9. Rihanna - Turned down an offer to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

10. Garth Brooks - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

11. Céline Dion - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

12. Elton John - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

13. KISS (Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley) - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

14. Moby - Declined an invitation to DJ at Trump's inauguration (2017).

15. Charlotte Church - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

16. Rebecca Ferguson - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration unless she could sing "Strange Fruit" (2017).

17. Andrea Bocelli - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration after fan backlash (2017).

18. The Dixie Chicks - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

19. John Legend - Declined to attend any event associated with Trump (2017).

20. Bruno Mars - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

21. Jennifer Holliday - Initially accepted but declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration after public backlash (2017).

22. David Foster - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

23. Idina Menzel - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

24. Sam Moore—He initially accepted but later canceled his performance at Trump’s inaugural welcome concert (2017).

25. Elton John - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

26. Gigi Hadid - Declined an invitation to model in a campaign associated with Trump's inauguration (2017).

27. Nicki Minaj - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

28. Ronan Farrow - Declined an invitation to attend a Trump-hosted event (2017).

29. Shakira - Declined to perform at any event associated with Trump (2017).

30. Snoop Dogg - Declined to participate in any Trump-related events (2017).

31. Sara Bareilles - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

32. Kanye West - Despite meeting Trump, he publicly distanced himself and declined further association (2018).

33. Willie Nelson - Declined to perform at any event associated with Trump (2017).

34. Jon Bon Jovi - Declined to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

35. R. Kelly - Declined to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

36. David Foster - Declined an invitation to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

37. Chrisette Michele - Initially accepted but later expressed regret for performing at Trump's inauguration (2017).

38. John McCain - Publicly distanced himself from Trump, declining his policies and support (though not an official honor).

39. George W. Bush - Publicly declined to attend certain Trump-related events (though not an official honor).

40. Mitt Romney - Publicly distanced himself and declined certain associations with Trump (though not an official honor).

41. Ariana Grande - Declined to perform at any event associated with Trump (2017).

42. The Chainsmokers - Declined to perform at Trump's inauguration (2017).

43. Cher - Declined an invitation to participate in any Trump-related events (2017).

44. Leonardo DiCaprio - Declined to participate in any Trump-related events (2017).

45. Stephen King - Publicly declined any association with Trump (2017).

46. Lena Dunham - Declined to attend any Trump-related events (2017).

47. J.K. Rowling - Declined any association with Trump (2017).

48. Barbra Streisand - Declined any association with Trump (2017).

49. Meryl Streep - Declined any association with Trump (2017).

50. Taylor Swift - Declined any association with Trump (2017).

 

This list includes refusals to perform at Trump's inauguration, declining White House invitations, and publicly distancing from Trump, often seen as declining an honor or opportunity associated with him.