Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, will run for US Congress, he told his supporters on Tuesday.
The only grandson to the late former president JFK, Schlossberg, 32, is best known for his provocative and outspoken political commentary online.
He is seeking to fill the congressional seat being vacated by New York Representative Jerrold Nadler, who announced in September that he would retire after more than three decades in office.
In an interview with the New York Times, Schlossberg expressed that his Democratic Party needed more voices to 'push back on perceived abuses of power by President Trump and his allies.'
With almost 2 million followers collectively across Instagram and TikTok, the Kennedy heir aims to make politics more accessible for younger voters.
In 2024, he was announced as Vogue's political correspondent before the US election, noted for his engaging online presence.
Schlossberg is inspired by his family's legacy and is committed to contributing in his own way. He cited his grandfather, JFK, as a blueprint for how progressivism can succeed in the US.
His campaign emphasizes a 'new generation of leadership' for New York, making '12 promises to the people of New York's 12th district.' Schlossberg has been vocal about his opposition to the Trump administration, and his campaign emerged as Democrats are eager to regain control in the upcoming midterms.
Schlossberg aims to address key issues including the cost of living, corruption, and the constitutional crisis. He has also hinted at his possible run for months, as multiple Democrats announce their campaigns for NY-12.
