Barack Obama shadows Trump in scathing speech at Jesse Jackson’s funeral

Jackson died on February 17 at the age of 84.

“Our father was a servant leader – not just for our family, but for the oppressed, the voiceless and the overlooked around the world,” his family said in a statement. “We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honor his memory by continuing the fight for the values ​​he lived by.”

The next day, at a Black History Month event at the White House, Trump said he knew the civil rights activist “well” before he became POTUS.

“He was a piece of work,” he added, causing the audience to laugh.

“He was very special, with a lot of personality, perseverance and street smarts,” Trump noted. “(He was) gregarious and someone who really loved people and was a force of nature.”