He had to deal with John Lewis not wanting him to be there, so he made a visit without Lewis.
Via Fox News:
President Trump attended the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, telling visitors the venue honors “the brave men and women who sacrificed so much” for freedom.
“We are here to honor the fight to end slavery … to join the right to vote and to gain birth-right equality,” Trump said in brief, subdued speech.
Trump’s planned visit to the museum and the adjoining Mississippi history museum in Jackson sparked days of controversy — including protests and boycotts from civil right leaders like Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and others who have raised concerns about the president’s comment and actions toward women, African-Americans and others.