Jack Schlossberg, popularly known as the late John F. Kennedy’s grandson, has come under fire for his indifference towardthe country of Palestine and the current status regarding the genocide being committed againstPalestine.
Jack Schlossberg is an American political commentator and author. On Nov. 11, Schlossberg announced his run to become the Democratic candidate in New York’s 12th congressional district in the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election. Schlossberg has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, emphasizing the political legacy carried in the Kennedy family.
Schlossberg has shown his popularity throughout the years, especially as he appeals to his young voters on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Through these platforms, he promotes his values like his beliefs in taxing billionaires and being anti-PAC. His strong media presence, paired with his family lineage has allowed Schlossberg to make a name for himself and stand out besides a multitude of candidates.
Per Schlossberg’s words, he “bleeds blue.” Schlossberg presents himself as a progressive, liberal democrat. However, now, critics and supporters have seriously questioned the extent to which Schlossberg is “progressive.”
On Apr. 28, 2026, Schlossberg had a street interview with “CrackHead Barney,” a popular political street interviewer and streamer. When Crackhead Barney asked Schlossberg to say, “Free Palestine” and further show support for the country currently going through extreme starvation and an active genocide, Schlossberg immediately replied, “No, I’m not going to say that.” He then attempted to change the topic, claiming that, “that’s not what they’re here for.”
Schlossberg’s immediate denial in showing support for Palestine and condemning Israel created questioning regarding Schlossberg’s morals. Following this denial, Schlossberg quickly followed with “I’m Jewish” as a reason why his verbal support didn’t seem appropriate. However, many political TikTok users like @slaythegop claim that conflating being Jewish with supporting the Israeli government is what is “perpetuating anti-semitism.” In other words, being Jewish and supporting Palestine is not mutually exclusive.
This isn’t the first time Schlossberg has shown public support for Israel, as in April, during an interview with the “I Had It Podcast,” claiming that the government should continue to fund the “Iron Dome,” an Israeli mobile all-weather air defense system.
Both critics and supporters question the validity of Schlossberg’s ideologies in support of a truly progressive, liberal country. This controversy has shown us that we cannot play for both sides – at least politically. While Schlossberg carries an economic ideology that shifts left, we cannot say the same for his views on the current status quo of Palestine. It’s important that we draw the line where human lives are not regarded as so.
