(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, could replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., ahead of the 2026 Democratic primary.
The New York Post reported Monday that Schlossberg has “a shot” at winning the primary. He told his social media followers he had launched an exploratory committee to examine potential pathways to victory.
Despite launching the committee, Schlossberg has few accomplishments beyond going viral for attacking President Donald Trump.
Schlossberg, 32, is the son of Caroline Kennedy — the daughter of the late president — and businessman Edwin Schlossberg.
Despite his perceived prestigious lineage, Schlossberg has become better known for his bizarre online antics.
John F. Kennedy's only grandson — Jack Schlossberg pic.twitter.com/qsZ2qXJk7I
— Jon Levine (@LevineJonathan) May 3, 2024
In January, he called himself a “literal pervert” after calling his grandmother, the late former First Lady Jackie Kennedy “hot.”
I’m a literal pervert. I called my grandmother hot… have I totally lost it ? Jesus … this kid will do anything for attention. Your grandfather would be ashamed. Seriously. Time to get a job.
— Jack Schlossberg (@JBKSchlossberg) January 20, 2025
He has impersonated former First Lady Melania Trump, repeatedly attacked his cousin and current HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and at one point mocked Kennedy’s battle with spasmodic dysphonia.
This is crackhead, Jack Schlossberg, who recently made fun of FLOTUS Melania Trump. The guy does nothing all day. I am sure his grandfather JFK would be so proud. He is considering running for Jerry Nadler's seat in NYC as Chelsea Clinton passed on the seat. Reshare this video… pic.twitter.com/CgN9DsF2tN
— Doreen Linder (@DorLinder) September 3, 2025
His behavior hasn’t been confined to family feuds. When Disney briefly pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air, Schlossberg lashed out on social media, demanding Democrats “come up with something quickly.”
“If we don’t do that and we let another election cycle go by without giving anyone anything to cheer for, we’re going to keep losing,” Schlossberg said. “We’re running out of time.”
It seems that Schlossberg is trying to bid farewell to his social media tirades and land a job—in Congress.
Nadler announced earlier this month that he would not seek an 18th term in 2026, marking the end of a political career that began in 1992.
“Watching the Biden thing really said something about the necessity for generational change in the party, and I think I want to respect that,” Nadler said in an interview with the New York Times.
Nadler endorsed close ally and Manhattan Assemblyman Micah Lasher as his preferred successor, though his endorsement could carry little influence.
