Fact Check: Did Jesse Jackson’s Family Bar Obama From Funeral?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Following Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death, his family said they did not want former President Barack Obama at his funeral.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The claim originated as satire and was shared as factual content online. There is no evidence that Jackson’s family barred Barack Obama from the funeral.


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Date: 02/27/2026


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Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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