JFK’s own grandson betrays family legacy by savagely calling Trump HHS Secretary RFK Jr. a “rabid dog,” exposing ugly Democratic desperation to undermine President Trump’s health reforms.
Story Snapshot
- Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, launches a vicious MSNBC attack on cousin RFK Jr., labeling him a “rabid dog” on Trump’s leash during the 2026 House campaign kickoff.
- Schlossberg accuses RFK Jr. of vaccine misinformation, firing CDC experts, staff cuts, and Texas measles deaths—claims White House swiftly dismisses as ridiculous.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praises RFK Jr.’s phenomenal transparency work, defending his HHS reforms against family feud tactics.
- Conservative outlets blast Schlossberg’s “despicable” public betrayal, highlighting the Kennedy dynasty rift over Trump’s America First agenda.
Kennedy Family Feud Erupts Publicly
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and son of Caroline Kennedy, unleashed personal insults against his cousin, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during an MSNBC interview on November 15, 2025. Schlossberg called RFK Jr. a “rabid dog” controlled by President Trump while announcing his Democratic bid for New York’s 12th Congressional District. This marks an escalation in longstanding family tensions, as RFK Jr. broke ranks by endorsing Trump in 2024 and joining his cabinet. Schlossberg positioned himself as the first Kennedy relative to publicly break family silence on MSNBC, tying the attack to his campaign against Rep. Jerry Nadler.
JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, who is running for Congress in NY, continues to attack his cousin RFK Jr. on his dangerous and misleading leadership as secretary of health: "I want to know who is paying for the words that are coming out of his mouth, because they're not backed… pic.twitter.com/1XiQypBWxc
— Carlos Perez (@CarlosP95095856) February 11, 2026
Schlossberg’s Policy Attacks on HHS Reforms
Schlossberg targeted RFK Jr.’s June 2025 HHS actions, claiming the Secretary fired CDC vaccine panel advisors, replaced them with anti-vaccine figures, cut a quarter of agency staff, and slashed life-saving research funding. He linked these moves to a Texas measles outbreak that ended in August 2025, alleging deaths resulted from misinformation. Schlossberg threatened congressional oversight, including subpoenaing RFK Jr. for testimony on alleged corruption and ties to “infomercials” for Steak ‘n Shake and Coca-Cola, should Democrats regain House control in 2026 midterms. These accusations frame RFK Jr.’s transparency push as dangerous, ignoring the resolved outbreak.
White House Strikes Back Strongly
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded hours later on November 15, 2025, dismissing Schlossberg’s remarks as “ridiculous.” She highlighted RFK Jr.’s phenomenal job advancing science-based healthcare and transparency at HHS. The administration views such family attacks as partisan smears amid Republican control of government branches. HHS offered no direct comment, but conservative media like Sky News and The Federalist condemned Schlossberg as “despicable” for airing dirty laundry publicly, noting a pattern of Kennedy relatives criticizing RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism and Trump alignment.
Schlossberg, a 32-year-old Harvard Law graduate and Vogue correspondent, leverages his iconic name to boost visibility in Manhattan’s NY-12 race, amid concerns over rising anti-Semitism that he cites via his Jewish heritage. President Trump faces accusations of Kennedy obsession, including Air Force One repaint plans and Kennedy Center changes, yet holds executive leverage over the divided dynasty.
Implications for Midterms and Health Policy
This rift heightens Kennedy family divisions, energizing Democratic anti-Trump narratives while solidifying Republican defenses of RFK Jr.’s reforms. Short-term, Schlossberg gains campaign traction; long-term, a Democratic House flip could trigger HHS probes, eroding public trust in health policy shifts like staff reductions impacting CDC operations. Vaccine-hesitant communities and west Texas residents feel the debate’s sting, but conservatives see victory in rejecting legacy betrayal for Trump’s limited-government health agenda. No major contradictions appear in reports, though some claims like exact funding cuts lack independent verification.
Sources:
White House hits back after JFK’s grandson calls RFK Jr. a ‘rabid dog’
‘When RFK barks,’ people should know who’s talking
