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Jack Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy’s grandson, sparked an avalanche of criticism this week when he announced he will run for the House seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY).
Schlossberg has long been a prominent figure on the left, but is perhaps best known for his wild antics on social media. His campaign launch included several video clips, a list of 12 ways he plans to serve his constituents in NY-12, and a slogan, “Jack for NY” – all of which quickly found critics.
The New York Post quickly put out an article listing Schlossberg’s more bonkers social media history. The article noted, “The 32-year-old former Vogue political correspondent — who has more than 1.7 million followers across X, Instagram and TikTok — also has a history of crude and bizarre rants ranging from mocking his cousin RFK Jr.’s spasmodic dysphonia to posting a recipe that calls for ‘Jew blood.’”
Progressive political media strategist Maya Luna torched Schlossberg’s campaign website rollout. “Great branding, cute and sticky catch phrase. Horrible execution lmfao. Creativity? Courage? Youre trying to go to Congress not NYU.” Democratic operative Jonah Allon quipped back, “look i like Jack’s stance on courage but he’s a little too moderate on creativity for my taste.”
Other pundits were quick to mock Schlossberg’s generic campaign promises. “I’m sure Jack Schlossberg is a nice guy & is certainly social media savvy, I just don’t know if a millionaire political dynasty establishment envoy with a quirky persona but no specific policy stances really meets the moment & this middle school essay ass platform isn’t helping,” wrote writer and influencer GL DiVittorio.
Below are some more reactions to Schlossberg’s campaign rollout from across the political spectrum:
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