Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of late President John F. Kennedy, has sparked outrage this week following a series of controversial social media posts. The controversy reached its peak with a disturbing joke involving Usha Vance, wife of Vice President J.D. Vance.
It all began on April 6, 2025, when Schlossberg excitedly shared the news on X (formerly Twitter): “I’m having a son!!” He went on to reveal his joy, writing, “Today was the happiest day of my life,” and teasing that while the child was coming into the world out of wedlock, marriage might be on the horizon.
He repeated the same message on Instagram, playfully declaring, “We named him Jason Schlossberg! 5 pounds, 0 ounces. April 6, 2025.” But things took a darker turn when Schlossberg posted a Photoshopped image of Usha Vance holding a baby, with his own adult face partially obscuring the child’s head. The caption read, “Little Jason and his mom,” along with a cryptic line: “You never feel prepared to have children. Until you become one one day.”
This digital manipulation of the Vance family’s likeness didn’t sit well with many. People magazine published a side-by-side comparison of Schlossberg’s post and the real Vance family, calling out the disturbing nature of the image. Schlossberg responded by reposting the coverage, attempting to clarify his intentions with the caption, “The joke is that I’m capable of producing a male heir.”
However, the backlash was swift and intense. Social media users were quick to condemn the posts, with one commenter on X declaring, “You’re an embarrassment,” and another adding, “What a troll, your grandfather would be ashamed.” A third user bluntly urged, “Delete this, and get help.”
Though this was the most extreme of Schlossberg’s posts, it was not an isolated incident. Earlier in the year, he had made provocative comments about the Vance family. On January 20, 2025, he tweeted, “True or false: Usha Vance is way hotter than Jackie O.” The following day, he posted, “I’m a literal pervert,” referencing his own grandmother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. “Have I completely lost my mind calling my grandmother ‘hot’? This child will stop at nothing to get attention. Your grandfather would be embarrassed,” one user responded.
In early March, Schlossberg shared another altered image of Usha Vance, this time with the caption, “My love, my sweet Ushie.”
When questioned about his provocative online behavior in a televised interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, Schlossberg defended his posts, admitting that his aim was to stir controversy. “It’s hard to make an impression on the internet, particularly if you’re not making a controversial or at least unexpected statement,” he explained. “I post things I think are funny or silly, but with a purpose—to make people think, ‘This guy’s crazy.'”
He further elaborated on his approach, acknowledging that the purpose of his posts was often to provoke a reaction. “You get all these retweets, quotes, and everybody flips out about it—and I think that’s kind of the game the other side’s been playing really well,” he said, revealing his belief that controversy drives engagement.
Schlossberg also commented on his online targeting of both Vice President J.D. Vance and his own cousin, RFK Jr. He admitted that his “hey J.D.” videos had gained considerable traction, adding that he considered his cousin a larger threat than Vance.
While Schlossberg may see his social media antics as playful or attention-grabbing, many are questioning whether his latest stunt crosses the line into disrespect and immaturity.
