Kennedy's only grandson announces candidacy, plans to run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in New York
According to CNN, Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who is 32 years old, has officially announced his intention to run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in New York City's 12th Congressional District.
Schlossberg is the only male among the grandchildren of President Kennedy and the first member of the next generation of the family to enter politics. His candidacy marks the return of the Kennedy family's direct descendants to the American political stage.
In a campaign video, Schlossberg stated that the United States is at a "critical turning point" and directed his criticism at former President Trump. He criticized the Trump administration for creating a "cost of living crisis caused by that so-called 'great' bill," cutting social welfare programs such as healthcare and education, and causing a "constitutional crisis where one person controls all three branches of government."
In an interview with CNN, he emphasized that he represents the "new generation force" of the Democratic Party and believes that his understanding of short video dissemination and new media communication can help him better connect with young voters. Schlossberg is well-known for his active and free-spirited social media presence.
Schlossberg is the son of Caroline Kennedy, the only daughter of President Kennedy. He said he will inherit his grandfather's political ideals in a natural and unforced way. However, his candidacy also highlights political divisions within the Kennedy family — his uncle Robert F. Kennedy Jr. currently serves as the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration. Schlossberg publicly criticized his uncle on the social platform X as "a threat to public health and American scientific leadership."
Schlossberg will compete for the seat left by Jerry Nadler, a prominent Democratic figure and former chair of the House Judiciary Committee, who is about to retire. It is expected that this Democratic primary will attract several strong opponents, including New York state legislator Micah Lasher, who is supported by Nadler, and Liam Elkind, who founded a supply assistance organization during the pandemic.
Analysts believe that given the strong performance of the Democrats in this year's election, Schlossberg's candidacy is seen as an important step for the party to prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats hope to regain control of both chambers of Congress to counteract the impact of Trump's policy agenda. (Rural Cat)
Photo: Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former U.S. President Kennedy, announces his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York. (AP Archive Photo)
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