Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s executive order to declassify documents related to JFK’s assassination. Trump, who has been busy signing executive orders since returning to office, has faced criticism for this decision, particularly from the Kennedy family.
The assassination of JFK in 1963 remains one of the most tragic and debated events in American history. Killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, his death has inspired numerous conspiracy theories. Trump’s move to release classified files has brought the case back into the public eye, but not everyone supports the decision.
Schlossberg took to Twitter to share his thoughts, writing, “JFK conspiracy theories—the truth is far 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 maneuver, stating, “Using JFK as a political prop when he’s not here to respond is nothing heroic.”
His comments sparked a wave of reactions online. One user questioned whether Schlossberg had even read the files, asking, “Have you reviewed the materials? What makes you qualified to judge what’s being declassified?” Schlossberg responded bluntly, “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 conversation took a more personal turn when a tweet claimed, “JFK would be ashamed of his descendants.” Schlossberg responded sarcastically, saying, “Kevin Mitchell [the tweet’s author] and others—I’d love to speak to JFK from beyond the grave. Just tell me how to reach him, and I’ll start behaving with some class as he instructs.”
Trump’s decision to release the files was hinted at during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast in November. The president stated, “I did open [the files] partially, but I was asked not to, and I thought that was fair. I’ve opened about 50% so far, but I’ll finish the job soon because there’s a lot of interest.” He also noted that releasing classified documents is often avoided because they may involve living individuals.
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.
