Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has publicly expressed his disapproval of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to declassify documents related to JFK’s assassination. Trump, who has been active in signing executive orders since returning to the Oval Office, has faced backlash for this decision, particularly from the Kennedy family.
The assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963 remains one of the most pivotal and tragic events in modern history. Shot while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, JFK’s death has fueled countless conspiracy theories over the decades. Trump’s move to release classified files has reignited public interest in the case, but not everyone is pleased.
Schlossberg took to Twitter to share his thoughts, writing, “JFK conspiracy theories—the truth is a lot sadder than the myth. It’s a tragedy that didn’t need to happen, not part of some grand, unavoidable plan.” He criticized the declassification as a political move, stating, “Using JFK as a political prop when he’s not here to respond is nothing heroic.”
The young Kennedy’s comments sparked a wave of reactions online. One user questioned whether Schlossberg had even reviewed the files, asking, “Have you read the materials? What makes you qualified to judge what’s being declassified?” Schlossberg fired back with a blunt response: “I know everything, d***.” Another user suggested it was strange that Schlossberg wouldn’t want to know more about his grandfather’s death, to which he replied, “We already know, d***.”
The exchange grew more heated when a tweet claimed, “JFK would be ashamed of what his kin have become.” Schlossberg responded sarcastically, saying, “Kevin Mitchell [the tweet’s author] and others—I’d love to speak to JFK from beyond the grave. Just let me know how to reach him, and I’ll start behaving with some class per his instructions.”
Trump’s decision to release the files isn’t entirely unexpected. During an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast in November, the president hinted at his plans, stating, “I did open [the files] to a certain extent, but I was asked not to, and I thought that was reasonable. I’ve opened about 50% so far, but I’ll do the rest soon because there’s a lot of interest in it.” He also noted that releasing classified documents is often avoided because they may involve individuals who are still alive.
The debate over the declassification of JFK’s assassination files continues to stir emotions, with Schlossberg’s outspoken criticism highlighting the personal toll such decisions can take on the families of historical figures.
