America’s shake-up? Kennedy’s grandson challenges Trump
Donald Trump, President of the US (photo: Getty Images)
John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, has announced his candidacy for the US Congress. He stated that he is entering politics to oppose Donald Trump and restore America’s democratic values, according to Reuters.
The 32-year-old grandson of the 35th US president, John F. Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg, declared his intention to run for the US House of Representatives as a Democrat. He will compete for a seat in a Manhattan district being vacated by influential Democrat Jerry Nadler, who is retiring after more than three decades in office.
Schlossberg, the son of Caroline Kennedy — former US ambassador to Japan and Australia — and designer Edwin Schlossberg, described his decision as a response to the political crisis in the country. In a video statement, he sharply criticized the current Republican president, Donald Trump, saying that he threatens the constitutional order and deprives citizens of their rights.
In his video address to Americans, he sharply criticized the current Republican president, Donald Trump, saying that he threatens the constitutional order and deprives citizens of their rights.
Jack Schlossberg emphasized that the country was at a tipping point and that Democrats must regain control of Congress to protect its freedom and future.
It is known that Kennedy’s grandson will run for a seat in a Manhattan district being vacated by influential Democrat Jerry Nadler, who is retiring after more than three decades in office.
What is known about Jack Schlossberg
A graduate of Harvard University and Yale Law School, Schlossberg previously worked as a political commentator and published articles in The Washington Post, Politico, and Time. According to media reports, his campaign emphasizes a combination of the new generation of Democrats and the Kennedy family legacy.
Schlossberg gained popularity after speaking at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where he supported Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy.
At the same time, Kennedy’s grandson has repeatedly distanced himself from his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who currently works in the Trump administration and is known for his anti-science statements.
With over 830,000 followers on TikTok, Schlossberg actively uses social media to engage with voters. He emphasizes that he aims to be an honest, modern, and relatable politician who will continue his family’s liberal legacy.
If Jack Schlossberg wins, he will become the first member of the Kennedy dynasty in the US Congress in over ten years and is likely to be one of the most prominent young Democrats of the new generation.
Kennedy’s grandson sharply criticized the proposal to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump, stating that it contradicts the principles of free speech and diminishes his grandfather’s legacy.
Additionally, it has become known how relatives of US President Donald Trump influence his decisions and who among them is currently the most influential.
