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Jesse Jackson: These ideas are not just conservative, they are somewhat way off the main line. They could destabilize the country.

On the recordFebruary 17, 2026
These ideas are not just conservative, they are somewhat way off the main line. They could destabilize the country.
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Jesse Jackson
Source
usatoday.com
Feb 17, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Jackson criticized Trump's campaign messages on various issues during a 2016 interview.

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