JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg returns to social media with fiery criticism of Elon Musk's DOGE library cuts: 'Stealing history from the people'

In a dramatic return to social media, Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, launched a public tirade against Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after the JFK Library was shuttered indefinitely. The 32-year-old shared a passionate post condemning the government cuts he claims are erasing history, as insiders revealed that certain members of the Kennedy family are keeping their distance from what they see as his “embarrassing” behavior.

After a self-imposed hiatus following erratic Instagram activity and a spat with former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, Schlossberg made his dramatic return on February 18. In a post that quickly went viral, he shared a screenshot from the JFK Library Foundation, notifying visitors of the library’s closure until further notice. Alongside it, he posted a photo of his iconic grandfather, the 35th president of the United States.

Schlossberg did not mince words in his caption. “STEALING HISTORY from the PEOPLE – our government is using PROPAGANDA TO CHANGE THE PAST,” he wrote. “Today DOGE SHUT DOWN the JFK LIBRARY – welcomes thousands of students every year to learn about US HISTORY.”


His passionate outburst reflects growing concerns over DOGE’s widespread cuts, which have affected multiple cultural and educational institutions across the country.

Kennedy Center Takeover Adds to the Drama

The JFK Library closure follows controversial changes at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., home to the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. In recent months, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling the Kennedy Center’s board of directors, allegedly as part of a broader campaign to end so-called “woke culture.”

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Trump then installed a new board of trustees, reportedly packed with donors, their spouses, and cabinet members’ families. Critics speculated that these moves—coupled with the JFK Library’s abrupt closure—were acts of political revenge against the Kennedy family.

One Instagram commenter voiced that very suspicion: “I’m sorry, Jack. Between this and the Kennedy Center, it seems as though they are out for revenge on the Kennedy family. RFK Jr should be defending his family, not sitting back and happily watching this.”

Another user called the situation “fascism,” while others decried the censorship and removal of public historical resources. “Librarians are always on the front lines of fighting censorship,” one commenter declared. “We all need to support our public libraries and librarians as well as those of bigger institutions.”

Kennedy Family Distances Itself from Schlossberg

While Schlossberg’s post was hailed by many as a bold stand for preserving history, insiders suggested his relatives aren’t exactly rallying behind him. Sources revealed that members of the Kennedy family have been distancing themselves from what they describe as Schlossberg’s increasingly erratic social media outbursts.

“Members of the Kennedy family, although embarrassed by and for Jack, are adamant that they feel no blame or responsibility for his boorish online shenanigans,” an insider claimed. “They feel Jack’s dark persona is a clear case of ‘like father, like son.’”

This isn’t the first time Schlossberg’s behavior has stirred internal family tensions. Despite his Kennedy lineage, some relatives reportedly see him as “more Schlossberg than Kennedy.”

Yet despite the family’s cold shoulder, Schlossberg’s followers were quick to celebrate his fiery return. Several users declared “Pookie is back,” referencing a playful nickname that some fans have used for the young Kennedy heir.

Whether his recent tirade will lead to any changes regarding the DOGE cuts remains to be seen, but Schlossberg’s dramatic return to the public stage has certainly reignited conversations around the preservation of historical institutions—and the complex legacy of America’s most famous political dynasty.