Not Like Grandpa JFK?

Jack Schlossberg may carry the Kennedy name, but critics say he falls short of his famous grandfather. The 31-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy faced heavy backlash after a controversial post on social media.

The Comment That Sparked Outrage

On Monday morning, just hours after news broke that Pope Francis had died at age 88, Schlossberg took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote:
“Okay JD killed the pope.”

There was no context. No explanation. Just a bold, inflammatory claim aimed at Vice President JD Vance.

Internet Backlash Was Immediate

Schlossberg’s post quickly spread online. Within hours, it racked up over 470,000 views and a flood of angry responses.

• “Your words are shameful,” one user wrote.

• Another snapped, “Just not funny – total disrespect.”

• A third said simply, “No, Johnny. Maybe it’s time to back off.”

Many critics reminded him of his family’s Catholic roots. As a Kennedy, they argued, he should have known better.

Who Is Jack Schlossberg?

Schlossberg, full name John “Jack” Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, is Caroline Kennedy’s only son and JFK’s only grandson.
He’s known for his charm, good looks, and active presence on Instagram, where he posts political opinions, silly selfies, and accent-filled skits.

He interned for the Senate in 2011, graduated from Yale, and later earned both a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Harvard.

The Vance-Pope Connection

Why bring up JD Vance? The Vice President had met with Pope Francis the day before his death.
Vance, in Rome for Easter, shared a brief, private moment with the Pope after Sunday Mass. It wasn’t on the official schedule but meant a lot to the Catholic convert.

In a short video, Vance said, “I pray for you every day,” while the Pope, looking frail, gave Easter eggs for Vance’s children. The meeting lasted just 17 minutes.

Vance’s Statement After the Pope’s Death

After the Pope died, Vance posted a heartfelt tribute on X:
“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.”

He added that the Pope seemed very ill and shared a favorite prayer from the pandemic’s early days.

The Official Cause of Death

Cardinal Kevin Farrell later confirmed Pope Francis died of a massive stroke. It wasn’t due to respiratory issues, as many feared.

Doctors said the Pope woke at 6 a.m., but by 7 a.m., his condition declined. Within 30 minutes, he was in a coma. He died peacefully at 7:35 a.m., at home inside the Vatican.

A Pope Who Walked the Walk

Francis lived simply. He skipped the papal palace, rode the bus, and preached humility. He even confronted the mafia, excommunicating its members and warning them of hell.

Final Farewell

Cardinal Farrell called him “a true disciple” who served the poor and forgotten.
Rest in peace, Papa Francis.