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Trump remembers Jesse Jackson as 'good man,' 'force of nature'

Trump praised Jackson as a 'force of nature' and cited his support for criminal justice reform, HBCU funding, and Opportunity Zones to counter racism accusations.

  • On Feb. 17, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling Jackson `a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and 'street smarts.'` and `Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him.`
  • Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson died Tuesday at age 84, having suffered from health issues including Parkinson's in recent years, his family said.
  • Trump said he provided office space for the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition at 40 Wall Street and credited Jackson with inspiring criminal justice reform, Opportunity Zones, and a $500 million executive order to HBCUs.
  • The tribute included attacks on Democrats and former President Barack Obama, with President Donald Trump saying Jackson `could not stand` Obama and the post following criticism of the contested video removed after condemnation.
  • Leading politicians and activists hailed Jackson’s decades of work, and his family said public commemorations will take place in Chicago.
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The New Republic broke the news in on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
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