House Speaker Mike Johnson denied Rev. Jesse Jackson's request to lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda, citing precedent for only former presidents, top military leaders, and select officials.

House Speaker Mike Johnson denied a request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, citing longstanding precedent that reserves the space for former presidents, high-ranking military officials, and select government leaders. The decision, based on historical practice rather than formal rules, drew criticism and comparisons to other figures, including Charlie Kirk, who did not receive the honor. Jackson, a civil rights icon who died at 84, will lie in state in Chicago and have memorial services in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina. The Architect of the Capitol states the Rotunda is reserved for the “most eminent citizens,” with honors granted under special circumstances.