JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg Acknowledges Trump's Social Media Influence While Running for Congress
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson and Democratic congressional candidate for New York's 12th District, acknowledged President Trump's exceptional ability to control media narratives and shape public conversation through social media. Schlossberg stated he 'deeply respects' Trump's 'genius' in this area while emphasizing he does not admire him otherwise. The comments highlight Schlossberg's own focus on social media strategy in his campaign and his argument that Democrats must adapt to compete in the modern media landscape.
During a CBS New York interview, Jack Schlossberg, 33, acknowledged President Trump's strategic mastery of media and public discourse, calling it a 'genius' ability to 'program our minds' through social media. Schlossberg clarified that while he does not admire Trump personally, he deeply respects this particular skill, noting that Trump's statements dominate daily conversation and shape what people discuss. Schlossberg suggested Democrats must adopt similar tactics to remain competitive, advocating for authenticity, humor, and intellectual rigor rather than mimicking Trump's approach directly. He emphasized his own campaign's heavy reliance on social media engagement and transparency. Schlossberg is one of several Democratic candidates running to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District.
How coverage differed
Fox News frames Schlossberg's comments as an admission of Trump's power while emphasizing his controversial social media posts and describing them as 'bizarre' and 'creepy.' The New York Post uses more sensational language ('surprisingly gushed,' 'progressive darling'), includes criticism of his campaign management from a New York Times profile, and characterizes him as a 'nepo baby,' adding context about campaign dysfunction absent from the Fox report.
What different sources said
- New York PostRight
Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg calls Trump a ‘genius’ who is ‘living in all our heads’
- Fox NewsRight
JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg warns about the 'genius' way Trump 'programs our minds'
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