Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has publicly accused his cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., of being a “Russian spy,” adding fuel to the escalating family rift over RFK Jr.’s political choices. Schlossberg’s fiery comments followed RFK Jr.’s controversial endorsement of Donald Trump after suspending his independent 2024 presidential campaign.
In a social media post, Schlossberg, 31, quipped, “RFK Jr. is so obviously a Russian spy. You all think I’m joking. Hahahaha.” While seemingly tongue-in-cheek, the remark highlights the profound tensions dividing the storied Kennedy family, whose name is synonymous with Democratic ideals. RFK Jr., 70, had already drawn ire from his cousin earlier in the year. Schlossberg described his campaign as an “embarrassment” and accused RFK Jr. of “trading in on Camelot, celebrity, conspiracy theories, and conflict for personal gain.”
RFK Jr.’s decision to align with Trump—widely viewed as an ideological outlier in the family—has deepened the discord. Announcing his support for Trump in a press conference, RFK Jr. praised the former president’s handling of international relations, citing shared interests in fighting corruption. Schlossberg responded quickly, writing, “Never been less surprised in my life. I’ve been saying it for over a year — RFK Jr. is for sale, works for Trump. Bedfellows and loving it.”
The Kennedys have long embodied a legacy of liberal politics and public service, making RFK Jr.’s departure from tradition particularly divisive. Critics within the family argue his positions—such as vaccine skepticism and anti-establishment rhetoric—are at odds with the values championed by his late father, Robert F. Kennedy.
RFK Jr. has not publicly addressed Schlossberg’s comments. However, his team has dismissed criticisms as “family disagreements blown out of proportion.” The Kennedy family, a symbol of Democratic unity for decades, now faces one of its most public reckonings.
