Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, posted a controversial video on Instagram mocking First Lady Melania Trump’s letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 32-year-old donned a blonde wig and imitated Trump’s Slovenian accent while reading aloud her humanitarian appeal regarding children affected by the Ukraine war.
The video, shared on August 17, 2025, has garnered over 400,000 views on social media platforms. In the clip, Schlossberg wore what he described as a cheap wig while delivering Trump’s message in an exaggerated accent. After reading the letter, he maintained the impersonation and criticized the content, stating: “What am I saying? This makes no sense.”
The letter in question was written by the First Lady and hand-delivered by President Donald Trump to Putin during their summit meeting in Alaska on August 15, 2025. The correspondence appealed to the Russian leader to protect children caught in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, though it made no direct mention of Ukraine or ceasefire terms.
In Trump’s letter, she wrote about children sharing quiet dreams regardless of where they are born, emphasizing parental and leadership duties to nurture future generations. The message suggested Putin could singlehandedly restore children’s melodic laughter and serve humanity by protecting their innocence. The letter concluded with a simple declaration that it is time for such action.
Following his dramatic reading, Schlossberg dropped the accent and offered his assessment of the correspondence. He indicated the letter made no sense and said nothing beyond the phrase “melodic laughter.” The Kennedy heir suggested that perhaps Trump could speak to someone who could actually do something about the war, referring to her husband’s role as president.
Schlossberg later spoke to TMZ, defending his mockery and explaining his motivations. He expressed that this was not a random attack based on personal dislike, but rather criticism of what he viewed as ineffective diplomacy during wartime. The Harvard graduate argued that Trump’s letter fell short of making any substantive point, particularly given her position as First Lady of the United States.
The Kennedy descendant also criticized the Alaska summit itself, comparing it unfavorably to his grandfather’s handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis. He characterized the meeting as lacking clear goals and described the United States as giving Putin a hero’s welcome without achieving meaningful results toward ending the three-year conflict.
The controversy has drawn significant criticism from conservative commentators and social media users. Some called Schlossberg’s impersonation disrespectful and suggested it reflected poorly on the Kennedy family legacy. The backlash intensified given his recent appointment by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to the America 250 Commission, which oversees preparations for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
This incident represents the latest in a series of provocative social media posts by Schlossberg, who has gained notoriety for his outspoken political commentary and erratic online behavior. He previously targeted various public figures including Vice President JD Vance and his own cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during recent confirmation hearings.
The First Lady’s letter addressed the sensitive issue of Ukrainian children affected by the war, though it did not specifically reference the estimated 20,000 children reportedly abducted from occupied areas and taken to Russia. The United Nations Human Rights Office has documented violations against millions of Ukrainian children since Russia’s invasion began in 2022.
President Trump later praised his wife’s letter during an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on August 19. He described it as beautiful and noted Trump’s concern for children and her desire to see something other than constant funerals on television coverage of the conflict.
The Trump-Putin summit ended without achieving a ceasefire agreement, though the president characterized the meeting as useful. Trump has indicated he plans to pursue a permanent peace deal rather than a temporary ceasefire arrangement. Zelensky continues to seek lasting solutions to end the full-scale war that began with Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Representatives for Melania Trump and the White House have not responded to requests for comment regarding Schlossberg’s video or the broader criticism of the diplomatic approach taken during the Alaska summit.
