Kennedy Heir Schlossberg: Trump a ‘Genius Living in All Our Heads’
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson running for Congress, admitted Trump constantly occupies his thoughts and praised the president's strategic brilliance in commanding attention.
Jack Schlossberg, a progressive Democrat currently running for New York’s 12th Congressional District, made the unexpected admission during an interview about his own campaign tactics, as New York Post reports.
When pressed to compare his social media approach to the president’s, the 33-year-old candidate offered a striking assessment of Trump’s influence over American political discourse.
Schlossberg acknowledged that Trump shapes what Americans discuss on a daily basis, admitting that the president lives in the collective consciousness of both supporters and opponents alike. The Kennedy heir specifically credited Trump with an ability to inject phrases and concepts into public conversation that dominate news cycles for extended periods.
According to New York Post, Schlossberg went further by suggesting his own Democratic Party should adopt Trump’s methods of controlling political narratives and wielding cultural influence.
The candidate urged Democrats to embrace humor, intelligence, and willingness to take risks as essential tools in the current political landscape. He characterized these approaches as necessary rather than optional for Democrats hoping to remain competitive.
Schlossberg argued that authenticity represents the Democratic answer to Trump’s dominance, encouraging politicians to invite voters into their lives rather than maintaining traditional political distance.
The son of former US ambassador Caroline Kennedy is seeking the seat vacated by longtime Representative Jerrold Nadler, who announced retirement plans last September.
His congressional bid has faced sustained criticism over campaign management issues, including a harsh New York Times assessment that featured campaign insiders questioning his readiness for elected office. Reports have surfaced alleging Schlossberg missed crucial meetings for sleep, demonstrated erratic behavior, and abandoned scheduled interviews with donors and journalists shortly after his November campaign launch.
Critics have characterized his effort as a “dollar store” campaign hampered by organizational dysfunction and the perception that his political aspirations rest primarily on family legacy rather than substantive qualifications.
With information from New York Post
