New York, N.Y. — Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has sharply criticized his cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who serves as Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration. In a recent appearance on MSNBC, Schlossberg asserted that Kennedy Jr. is disseminating harmful misinformation that he believes could result in severe public health consequences.
Schlossberg’s comments come on the heels of his announcement to run for Congress as a Democrat, seeking to fill the Manhattan seat vacated by Congressman Jerry Nadler. Throughout this campaign period, he has spoken candidly about his aspirations, drawing significant media attention for his passionate critique of his relative’s actions in office.
During the MSNBC interview, Schlossberg described Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a “dangerous person” whose leadership decisions are affecting the health and safety of the American public. He highlighted that since taking office, Kennedy Jr. has made substantial workforce cuts in his agency, including the firing of numerous vaccine experts.
“He has replaced them with individuals who promote misinformation,” Schlossberg claimed, emphasizing a troubling trend that he believes undermines public health initiatives. He further criticized Kennedy Jr. for slashing budgets that support crucial medical research, including cancer studies, which have drawn ire from health advocacy groups.
Schlossberg expressed alarm over the rise of vaccine-preventable diseases, citing a current measles outbreak as a direct outcome of the misinformation propagated by his cousin. He pointed out that cases of the disease in the U.S. are at a 40-year high, attributing this alarming increase to Kennedy Jr.’s public statements and policies.
When probed about the financial backing of Kennedy Jr., Schlossberg admitted he was uncertain about the sources of his cousin’s funding. However, he maintained that the claims being made by Kenneth Jr. are neither promoting health nor safety for the American populace. “What he says does not lead to healthier or safer communities,” he stated firmly.
Schlossberg concluded his remarks by asserting that it is crucial for the public to understand the serious impact of the rhetoric coming from Kennedy Jr. “When he barks, he’s actually talking,” he noted, underscoring the potential real-world implications of misleading health information.
As Schlossberg embarks on his campaign, it remains to be seen how his outspoken critique of his cousin will resonate with voters in a landscape increasingly defined by polarized health debates.