Key Takeaways:
- Famous Name, Thin Resume: Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, is exploring a run for Congress but faces criticism—even from Democrats—for lacking real accomplishments.
- Unconventional Campaign Start: His decision followed an Instagram poll where 91 percent of followers said he should run, raising questions about seriousness.
- Crowded Field Ahead: With state Assemblyman Micah Lasher and nonprofit leader Liam Elkind in the race, Schlossberg faces competition from candidates with deeper governing experience.
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, announced Sunday that he’s forming an exploratory committee to run for New York’s 12th Congressional District—a seat soon to be vacated after Rep. Jerry Nadler said he won’t seek an 18th term.
At 32, Schlossberg brings a famous last name but little else. While Harvard and Yale credentials look good on paper, his resume is mostly a mix of political commentary, foul-mouthed rants, and oddball social media posts. He once asked online if Vice President JD Vance’s wife was “hotter” than his grandmother Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and earlier this year told Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to “eat s—t.” Not exactly the statesmanlike image his family once embodied.
Still, Schlossberg insists the idea has support. He posted a poll on Instagram asking followers if he should run—91 percent said yes. Of course, Instagram likes don’t equal leadership.
Even Nadler, no friend to conservatives, dismissed Schlossberg as a “nepo baby with no real accomplishments,” saying, “The Kennedy, unlike Schlossberg, should be somebody with a record of public service.”
The race will be crowded, with state Assemblyman Micah Lasher and nonprofit leader Liam Elkind already in the mix. Both bring more actual governing experience than Schlossberg.
In the end, America needs leaders with results, not just pedigrees. New Yorkers deserve candidates who understand fiscal responsibility, public service, and the needs of working families—not just another famous last name looking for relevance.