Overview
- In a CBS News Sunday Morning interview on March 2, Schlossberg rejected claims he crossed a line by superimposing his face onto a photo of Vice President JD Vance’s child and said, “This is a new era.”
- He urged Democrats to “take the gloves off” in confronting the Trump administration, arguing aggressive tactics are necessary to break through.
- The candidate’s social media activity, including the Usha Vance meme, has triggered backlash from critics who have described his posts as creepy and polarizing.
- Caroline Kennedy endorsed her son’s House bid during the CBS segment, saying she trusts his judgment.
- Schlossberg, 33, is running in New York’s 12th District to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler and is relying on TikTok and Instagram rather than a traditional campaign operation.