Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson denied a request for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Johnson's decision followed existing practices, noting that the Rotunda is usually for former presidents and certain officials.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson denied a request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda.
- The Rotunda traditionally honors former presidents, special officials, and military members.
- No formal rules exist for who can lie in state or honor; it needs agreement from both the House and the Senate.
- Jesse Jackson was a significant civil rights leader and Democratic presidential candidate.
- Requests for similar honors for Charlie Kirk and Dick Cheney were also denied.
- Jesse Jackson's family planned memorial services in Chicago, Washington D.C., and South Carolina.
- President Trump paid tribute to Jesse Jackson after his passing.
