Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK and a Harvard-educated lawyer-businessman, is running for Congress in New York's 12th district—a seat once held by his grandfather’s ally, Jerry Nadler. In a candid conversation with David Remnick, Schlossberg frames his campaign not as a celebrity stunt but as a moral imperative rooted in progressive values, accountability, and a rejection of political corruption. He argues that the Democratic Party must confront the dangers of unchecked money in politics, citing Citizens United and super PACs as existential threats. His campaign, funded entirely through small donations and rejecting all super PAC support, has out-raised opponents on the hard-money side but faces a steep media and financial disadvantage due to their opponents’ billionaire-backed war chests. Schlossberg defends his social media past as political satire, not frivolity, and insists his experience—ranging from youth voter outreach to presenting the Profile in Courage Award—constitutes meaningful public service. He stands out from rivals by advocating for immediate impeachment of Donald Trump over bribery and foreign influence, and by opposing the flow of offensive weapons to Israel after the Iran war began under Trump. Despite a recent polling dip tied to a critical New York Times piece on campaign disorganization, Schlossberg maintains that his unconventional structure reflects a deliberate break from traditional politics.