Jesse Jackson Jr. is speaking out following the funeral of his father, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, and his comments are drawing major attention online.
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Jackson Jr. is calling out former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden over the speeches they delivered at his father’s memorial service.
According to Jackson Jr., the remarks felt too political for the occasion, arguing that the moment should have focused solely on honoring his father’s legacy and not jabs at another political party.
He also criticized the former presidents for taking what he believes were subtle shots at current President Donald Trump during their service, while also suggesting they tried to present themselves as having a closer relationship with his father than he feels was accurate.
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The comments have quickly sparked debate online. Some people agree with Jackson Jr. that the memorial should have remained free of politics, while others have pointed out that Trump himself did not attend the funeral.
