‘One of America’s greatest patriots’: US political leaders pay tribute to Jesse Jackson

The Guardian - World News Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeFebruary 17, 2026 at 04:44 PM

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First Thing: Obama, Clinton and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

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Following the death of Jesse Jackson at age 84, political leaders across the U.S. are paying tribute to him as a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Al Sharpton, a fellow civil rights campaigner, lauded Jackson as a transformative leader who impacted both the nation and the world. Senior Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, are also honoring Jackson's legacy, highlighting his influence on public policy and his inspiration to generations. Harris specifically recalled Jackson's presidential campaigns and his ability to unite diverse communities. Other Democrats, such as Pete Buttigieg and Raphael Warnock, emphasized Jackson's lifelong dedication to civil rights and his role in advancing the pursuit of equal justice.

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Pete Buttigieg said Jackson spent his life pushing the nation closer to its own ideal.

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Jackson campaigned twice as a presidential candidate, in 1984 and 1988.

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Kamala Harris called Jackson 'one of America’s greatest patriots'.

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Al Sharpton called Jesse Jackson a consequential and transformative leader.

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Jesse Jackson died at the age of 84.

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Stacey Abrams 40% Oakland, California 40% Raphael Warnock 60% Pete Buttigieg 60% Democratic Party ×260% Martin Luther King Jr ×270% Kamala Harris ×270% United States ×480% Al Sharpton ×280% Jesse Jackson ×10100%

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jesse jackson 100% civil rights movement 90% political leader 70% tribute 70% racial justice 60% martin luther king jr 60% al sharpton 60% kamala harris 50% public policy 50% democrats 40%