Jacob Blake’s mother apologizes to Trump for missing his call

Published August 26, 2020 4:35pm ET



The mother of Jacob Blake apologized to President Trump for an “outburst” of a family member and for missing his call.

During an interview with CNN host Don Lemon after midnight, Julia Jackson said she has no anger toward Trump after her 29-year-old black son was shot repeatedly in the back by a police officer. While in the hospital with her son, Jackson said she prayed to God with a police officer for peace.

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