Jesse Jackson Jr. Calls Out Presidents at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Memorial
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At Rev. Jesse Jackson's Chicago memorial, Jesse Jackson Jr. rebuked Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton for not truly knowing his father, arguing Rev. Jackson's life was defined by aiding the marginalized beyond partisan politics. The service featured remarks from the former presidents, with Biden making a pointed quip about his intelligence linked to his stutter, and Obama criticizing threats to democratic institutions, while attendees included Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton and Gavin Newsom.
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