Nancy Pelosi Set to Back JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg in Congressional Bid
On Sunday, Nancy Pelosi will reportedly lend her support to Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, as he vies for the Democratic nomination for a House seat in New York City. This information comes from three sources familiar with her intentions.
Schlossberg, 33, is the cousin of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He is one of several Democrats contending for the nomination in New York’s 12th Congressional District, a wealthy area in Manhattan.
Pelosi, who currently represents California’s 11th district and plans to retire from Congress next January, expressed in a statement that Schlossberg’s candidacy would “help Democrats win nationwide.” This endorsement has yet to be made public, and those who shared details did so under the condition of anonymity. Representatives for both Pelosi and Schlossberg have been approached for comments.
In a recent interview, Schlossberg referred to Pelosi as “a hero,” stating that her backing felt like “a shot of adrenaline.” He likened this moment to her iconic act of tearing up President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address during a previous term.
Schlossberg entered the race last November after Representative Jerry Nadler announced his retirement following 34 years in Congress. Nadler, who previously chaired the House Judiciary Committee and spearheaded two impeachment efforts against Trump, is expected to endorse his ally Micah Lasher, a first-term state assemblyman.
A victory in the June primary could solidify Schlossberg’s position, marking him as one of the youngest emerging leaders in New York politics since Trump’s return to the White House. He faces competition from several notable Democrats, including state Assemblymember Alex Bores, journalist Jami Floyd, and attorney George Conway.
Pelosi generally refrains from intervening in primary contests. Her endorsement of Schlossberg mirrors her previous support for another member of the Kennedy family, Joseph P. Kennedy III, during his unsuccessful Senate campaign in 2020.
