Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, takes first step toward running for Congress
Source: The Independent
Sunday 07 September 2025 18:41 EDT
Jack Schlossberg, a writer and political commentator who also happens to be the grandson of late president John F. Kennedy, announced Sunday that he has formed an exploratory committee for a potential congressional run. In his first step toward a formal political career, Schlossberg, 32, said in a brief X post that he had formed the group, which will likely determine whether or not he could successfully run to replace New York Representative Jerry Nadler.
Nadler, a Democrat, represents New York Citys 12th district, which includes Midtown and Uptown Manhattan. He announced last week he would not seek re-election after more than three decades in Congress.
Schlossberg, a native New Yorker, gained national attention last year when he used his social media influence to advocate for former vice president Kamala Harriss election campaign. He also became a political correspondent for Vogue during that time, and currently hosts a political commentary show on YouTube.
The 32-year-old, who was educated at Yale and Harvard, belongs to one of the countrys most famous political dynasties. His mother is Caroline Kennedy, a former ambassador and Democratic activist. She is the only surviving child of JFK.
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/jack-schlossberg-jfk-election-congress-b2821911.html
ananda
(35,518 posts)I'd vote for him if I could.
FakeNoose
(42,426 posts):It would be nice if Rep. Jerry Nadler gives him an endorsement, later on down the line.
NNadir
(38,550 posts)...grand uncle and his appalling cousin once removed.
I don't believe in dynasties. They empower, on occasion, complete fools.
Lovie777
(23,747 posts)but alas, I live in California.
JustAnotherGen
(38,109 posts)Lina Kahn, Chelsea Clinton, and Schlossberg.
This is going to be an interesting primary.
Paladin
(32,354 posts)Will look forward to him restoring his family's honorable reputation, after the damage RFK Jr. has done.
cstanleytech
(28,596 posts)
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