History of Jack Schlossberg in Timeline

John "Jack" Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg is an American writer and political commentator. As the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, he carries a notable legacy. Schlossberg has contributed political commentary to various publications, including Time, Vogue, The Washington Post, New York, and Politico. His work reflects an interest in political discourse and current events, positioning him as a voice within contemporary political commentary.

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January 19, 1993: Birth of John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg

On January 19, 1993, John Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg was born. He is the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.

2007: Interest in politics sparked by Barack Obama

In 2007, Schlossberg first became interested in politics when then-Illinois senator Barack Obama began his presidential primary campaign.

2010: Senate page in Washington, D.C.

In 2010, Schlossberg worked as a senate page in Washington, D.C.

2011: Began Writing for Publications

Since 2011, Schlossberg has written for numerous publications and news outlets, including Time, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, Politico, and CNN. He has also written op-eds for The New York Times, USA Today, and HuffPost.

2012: Expressed interest in public service

In 2012, Schlossberg stated that he was most interested in public service, which he attributed to his family's legacy.

2015: Graduated from Yale University

In 2015, Schlossberg graduated from Yale University with a degree in history, with a focus on Japanese history.

2015: Started Working at Rakuten and Suntory

In 2015, Schlossberg started working at Rakuten, a Japanese internet and e-commerce company, in Tokyo. He also worked at the Japanese distillery Suntory.

2016: Staff assistant in the State Department

In 2016, Schlossberg returned to the United States to work as a staff assistant in the State Department's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.

2018: Cameo role on Blue Bloods

In 2018, Schlossberg had a cameo role in the eighth-season finale of the television show Blue Bloods.

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August 2020: Virtual address at Democratic National Convention

In August 2020, Schlossberg gave a virtual address on the second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention with his mother, Caroline, and endorsed Joe Biden's run for presidency.

2022: Graduation from Harvard University

In 2022, Schlossberg graduated from the joint Juris Doctor – Master of Business Administration program at Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School.

February 2023: Passed New York State bar exam

In February 2023, Schlossberg passed the New York State bar exam.

2023: Criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign

In 2023, Schlossberg publicly criticized the presidential campaign of his first cousin once removed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and supported Biden’s re-election.

2023: Service in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

In the succeeding years, Schlossberg took an increasingly active role in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum where he served as chair of the selection committee for the New Frontier Award until its last and 20th ceremony in 2023. Schlossberg has also served as event host, presenter and member of the annual Profile in Courage Award selection committee.

September 2024: Became co-chair of Climate Power’s campaign "Too Hot Not to Vote"

In September 2024, Schlossberg became co-chair of the environmental organization Climate Power's campaign "Too Hot Not to Vote", an initiative designed to "engage, educate and motivate people to vote for climate and clean energy champions” in the 2024 presidential election.

2024: Working as a political correspondent for Vogue

In 2024, Schlossberg began working for Vogue as a political correspondent after graduating from Harvard Law School and passing the bar exam.

September 2025: Expressed Interest in Nadler's Congressional seat

Following Congressman Jerry Nadler's September 2025 announcement that he would not seek re-election in 2026, Schlossberg expressed interest in mounting a campaign for Nadler's congressional seat, New York's 12th congressional district. On September 7, he announced he was forming an exploratory committee for a potential congressional run.

November 11, 2025: Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress

On November 11, 2025, Schlossberg announced he was running for New York's 12th congressional district in the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives election.