Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, will run for US Congress, he told his supporters on Tuesday. The only grandson to the late former president JFK, Schlossberg, 32, is best known for his provocative and outspoken political commentary online. He is seeking to fill the congressional seat being vacated by New York Representative Jerrold Nadler, who announced in September that he would retire after more than three decades in office. In an interview earlier on Tuesday, the son of the Kennedys' daughter Caroline told the New York Times that he felt his Democratic Party needed more voices to push back on perceived abuses of power by President Trump and his allies.
With almost 2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, the Kennedy heir has been open about his goals to make politics accessible for younger voters. In 2024, he was announced as Vogue's political correspondent in the lead-up to the US election, in part due to what the publication called his silly goose antics online.
Shortly after announcing his campaign, Schlossberg shared a series of videos and links to his social media accounts, urging his followers to donate so we can win. His campaign website declares a new generation of leadership for New York and makes 12 promises to the people of New York's 12th district.
Schlossberg has hinted at this run for months, as several other Democrats have also announced their candidacies for NY-12. As Democrats aim to regain control of the House in the upcoming midterms, Schlossberg's move is seen as crucial in addressing issues like the cost of living and corruption.
With almost 2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, the Kennedy heir has been open about his goals to make politics accessible for younger voters. In 2024, he was announced as Vogue's political correspondent in the lead-up to the US election, in part due to what the publication called his silly goose antics online.
Shortly after announcing his campaign, Schlossberg shared a series of videos and links to his social media accounts, urging his followers to donate so we can win. His campaign website declares a new generation of leadership for New York and makes 12 promises to the people of New York's 12th district.
Schlossberg has hinted at this run for months, as several other Democrats have also announced their candidacies for NY-12. As Democrats aim to regain control of the House in the upcoming midterms, Schlossberg's move is seen as crucial in addressing issues like the cost of living and corruption.
