Barack Obama used his speech at the funeral of Jesse Jackson to criticise the current US political climate and urge Americans to continue the struggle for justice and democracy.
Former US President Barack Obama criticised the current political climate in the United States while speaking at the funeral of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, delivering remarks widely interpreted as a rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration. Obama warned that democratic institutions, the rule of law and common decency were under pressure, accusing leaders in power of promoting fear and division among Americans.
In his tribute, Obama also praised Jackson’s lifelong fight for justice and equality, urging Americans not to give in to cynicism but to continue working for change in their communities. He described the late civil rights leader as a source of inspiration whose legacy calls on citizens to stand up for hope, justice and democratic values.
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