Donald Trump calls Jesse Jackson a ‘hero’ with ‘street smarts’ at Black History Month event

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President Donald Trump commemorated the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at a White House event honoring the 100th anniversary of Black History Month on Feb. 18.

"He was a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts,’" Trump said.

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