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JFK's Grandson Jack Schlossberg Launches Congressional Bid

3/7/2026

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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in Manhattan's 12th district, drawing attention for his social media presence and lack of experience.
Schlossberg claims to run a grassroots campaign, but his funding includes donations from wealthy family friends and celebrities Paul Simon and Lorne Michaels.
He launched the "Fix It Now!" initiative to address housing repairs for New York City Housing Authority residents.

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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is running for Congress in Manhattan's 12th district, drawing attention for his social media presence and lack of experience.
Schlossberg claims to run a grassroots campaign, but his funding includes donations from wealthy family friends and celebrities Paul Simon and Lorne Michaels.
He launched the "Fix It Now!" initiative to address housing repairs for New York City Housing Authority residents.