Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s sole grandson, son of Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, has deleted his social media accounts after a series of inflammatory posts and public feuds, raising concerns about his behavior and its impact on the Kennedy family’s legacy.
Schlossberg, 32, had gained attention for his outspoken political commentary, satirical videos, and attacks on figures such as his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and conservative media personalities. However, his recent actions have drawn criticism from within his own family, including from Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, who told The Post, “I hope he gets the help he needs.” Kathleen is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a frequent target of Schlossberg.
The controversy surrounding Schlossberg intensified after President Donald Trump’s election victory and his nomination of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Schlossberg, frustrated by his family’s lack of opposition, urged them to speak out, asking in a now-deleted video, “How come I’m the only one who’s talking out?“ He also issued an expletive-laced warning about the seriousness of the situation.
His mother, Caroline Kennedy, also issued a scathing letter urging senators to reject RFK Jr.’s confirmation, calling him a “predator” and asserting that her father and uncles “would be disgusted.”
Schlossberg’s social media presence has become increasingly erratic in recent weeks. He filmed himself mocking Dershowitz, sarcastically impersonating the 86-year-old attorney while referencing Epstein-related allegations. Dershowitz, who once worked for Schlossberg’s great-uncle Sen. Ted Kennedy and taught Joseph Kennedy III at Harvard, fired back: “He’s done more harm for the Kennedy name than all the rest of the Kennedys combined.”
Dershowitz also claimed Schlossberg falsely posted that he had killed his wife—who is still alive—and was consulting lawyers regarding possible defamation charges. Schlossberg did not respond to requests for comment.
Beyond political attacks, Schlossberg’s posts took an offensive turn. He mocked RFK Jr.’s spasmodic dysphonia, a condition affecting his speech.
The Kennedy heir also targeted conservative figures Megyn Kelly and Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan. He sarcastically questioned Kelly’s gender and said she could “no longer play in female sports.” When Callahan wrote about his behavior, Schlossberg responded with misogynistic slurs on Instagram before later deleting the posts.
The mounting controversy led to his abrupt departure from social media. “I’m sorry to everyone I hurt. I was wrong. I’m deleting all my social media. Forever,” he wrote in a final X post before deactivating his accounts on Thursday, February 6.
Observers have criticized Schlossberg’s actions as harmful to the Kennedy family’s once-respected legacy. Biographer Laurence Leamer noted it was “peculiar” that he lacked his grandfather’s (JFK) temperance, emphasizing the need for rational opposition. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Charlie Kirk dismissed the Kennedy dynasty, suggesting that most Americans now “just ignore the rest of them.”
Schlossberg, a Harvard graduate with a law degree and MBA, has yet to establish a clear career path. He previously worked as an EMT and a State Department assistant but appears to reside at his family’s Upper East Side home. Often sharing videos of himself skateboarding and practicing ballet, he told Vogue last year that to engage people on serious issues, “you need to make it entertaining or fun.”
With his departure from social media, it remains uncertain whether Schlossberg will reemerge in public discourse or if his retreat marks the end of his noticeable presence.
The Kennedy family, once a symbol of political grace, now faces renewed scrutiny as one of its youngest members brings controversy instead of diplomacy to their name.
