Jesse Jackson Believed Obama 'Stole' His Place in History, Report Says

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News (2 / 1) 18.03.2026 18:04 / Olga

Mic Moment and Family Fallout

During Obama’s 2008 run Jackson was caught on a live mic making hostile remarks about the candidate, prompting public rebukes. His son, then a co-chair of Obama’s campaign, publicly condemned those comments. Jackson had also criticized Obama over responses to a racially charged case years earlier, then later apologized, the report notes.