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JFK Grandson Jack Schlossberg Defends Usha Vance Meme, Calls It Part of a 'New Era'

He portrays the provocative post as strategic humor after critics labeled his online tactics polarizing.

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.