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Trump remembers Jesse Jackson at Black History Month event
President Trump honored civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and highlighted criminal justice reforms and funding for historically Black colleges and universities at a White House event.
- On February 18, 2026, President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception in the East Room, Washington, D.C., marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
- Coming amid backlash over an early‑February post, the reception occurred less than two weeks after a deleted social‑media video depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as primates, which prompted bipartisan outrage.
- At the event, Trump avoided mentioning Obama and instead praised supporters including rapper Nicki Minaj and boxer Mike Tyson, thanked U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, while Alice Marie Johnson defended him.
- Responses ranged from sharp criticism to defender endorsements as Trump refused to apologize and said he was `falsely` labeled racist, while some observers called his language `creepy` and questioned his mental fitness.
- The reception intensified debate over presidential conduct and racial messaging by highlighting competing frames: critics saw tone‑deaf optics while supporters viewed commitment to Black progress through HBCU support and tax cuts.
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