Trending Now - Jack Schlossberg Defends Bold Social Media Posts on Vance
WHO:
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy
Vice President JD Vance
Usha Vance, wife of JD Vance
Caroline Kennedy, Jack Schlossberg's mother
Ed Schlossberg, Jack Schlossberg's father
Tatiana Schlossberg, Jack Schlossberg's sister, who passed away at age 35
Jerry Nadler, retiring Congressman from New York's 12th Congressional District
WHAT:
Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress in New York's 12th district.
Schlossberg defended his social media posts targeting Usha Vance, which included superimposing his face on one of her children.
He encouraged Democrats to "take the gloves off" in their political attacks.
Schlossberg has amassed two million followers on social media.
He stated, "You need to be aggressive right now to get your message through."
Schlossberg announced his candidacy in November 2025.
WHERE:
New York's 12th Congressional District
CBS News studio (where he was interviewed)
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (where Schlossberg attended an event)
WHEN:
Interviewed on March 1, 2026
Schlossberg announced his candidacy in November 2025
Tatiana Schlossberg passed away in 2025
WHY:
Schlossberg believes that the current political climate necessitates aggressive tactics in social media and campaigning.
He cited attacks against his family as justification for his approach.
HOW:
Schlossberg uses social media to engage with followers and express his political views.
He employs humor and provocative imagery in his posts to make political statements.
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in New York's 12th district and recently defended his controversial social media posts that included superimposing his face on Usha Vance's child. In an interview on March 1, he urged Democrats to "take the gloves off" in their political attacks, emphasizing the need for aggression to effectively convey their messages. Schlossberg, who announced his candidacy in November 2025, has gained two million followers on social media, where he combines humor and provocative imagery to engage with his audience.