Jesse Jackson scandal resulted in a daughter born out of wedlock — today, she’s all grown up

“This child deserves the monthly support she receives, a life insurance policy, provisions for a college education, and, most importantly, dignity and privacy.”

The timing of the affair drew additional scrutiny. Based on his daughter’s age, the relationship had occurred while Jackson, then 59, was serving as an informal spiritual adviser to President Bill Clinton during the fallout from the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Political analyst George Stephanopoulos noted at the time that Jackson had been close to the Clinton family during that period, counseling them and even praying with the president at the White House.