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Newsom Honors Jackson at Memorial, Dodges Political Future
3/8/2026
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- Gavin Newsom, the California Governor, attended Jesse Jackson’s memorial service in Chicago.
- Newsom mingled with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
- The service featured performances and uplifting chants celebrating Jesse Jackson's legacy.
- Barack Obama praised Jackson for inspiring his presidential run and criticized the Trump administration.
- Newsom deflected questions about his political future, labeling speculation as wildly premature.
