Donald Trump Claims Jesse Jackson ‘Could Not Stand’ Barack Obama In Tribute Post

Donald Trump has taken the opportunity to take a swipe at Barack Obama in the midst of his tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Trump shared a typically lengthy message on Truth Social commemorating the life of the fallen civil rights icon.

However, he could not resist the chance to insert a pointed claim about Obama, alleging that Jackson was not fond of the 44th president or his policies.

Trump’s remarks come in the aftermath of a message shared by the White House on President’s Day depicting him on the cover of a mock Time Magazine. The post sparked a series of trolling responses on X.

Trump waited several hours before sharing his tribute to Jackson, but he seemingly had more than one agenda when he finally posted his message.

Writing in a post that garnered tens of thousands of likes within the first hour, the president listed multiple initiatives he claims Jackson successfully lobbied him on over the years.

Trump also noted that Jackson played a crucial role in helping Obama ascend to the presidency despite a supposed strong dislike of the Hawaii-born politician.

“Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him,” Trump wrote. “He had much to do with the Election, without acknowledgment or credit, of Barack Hussein Obama, a man whom Jesse could not stand.”

As well as aiming at Obama, Trump also used his tribute to Jackson to push back against criticism of his record on race.

The Blast recently reported on a separate “deeply troubling” post Trump also shared on Truth Social, this time portraying Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

The former Illinois senator condemned the post in a subsequent interview, contrasting Trump’s conduct with the “decency” he claims to encounter across America.

In his statement, Trump insisted that any racist accusations against him are unfounded.

“Despite the fact that I am falsely and consistently called a Racist by the Scoundrels and Lunatics on the Radical Left, Democrats ALL, it was always my pleasure to help Jesse along the way,” he wrote.

The bulk of the message that Trump wrote to honor Jackson was, in fact, spent covering how he reportedly helped the religious leader through the years.

The commander-in-chief most notably recounted his partnership with Jackson’s Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, where he reportedly offered the organization free office space at the Trump Building, 40 Wall Street.

He also highlighted his supposed interventions around areas of concern for Jackson, among them issues like criminal justice and education reforms.

In the end, Trump did have some words of comfort to offer Jackson's loved ones.

“He loved his family greatly, and to them I send my deepest sympathies and condolences,” he wrote. “Jesse will be missed!”

While Trump’s Jesse Jackson tribute appeared to carry political undertones, members of the public have continued sharing heartfelt messages eulogizing the influential pastor’s legacy.

In the comments section of a “Good Morning America” report covering Jackson’s passing on YouTube, one viewer reflected on the enduring impact of his decades-long activism.

“Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy will shine forever,” the comment read. “His impact is still resonating today for people of all hues to come together, keeping hope alive.”

Former Vice President Kamala Harris also shared a message on X, describing Jackson as a “selfless leader, mentor, and friend.”

Hours before he was aiming shots at Obama on Truth Social, Trump found himself on the receiving end of some social media backlash.

A post shared by the White House on X marking President’s Day featured the message “I was the hunted, and now I’m the hunter,” which was attributed as a quote to Trump.

The post quickly drew criticism and ridicule, with users questioning both the tone and the framing of the meaning behind the day.

“Did you just call [George] Washington’s Birthday federal holiday ‘Presidents’ Day’?” one user asked on X.