Trump Faces Backlash for Attacking Kennedy Family After Tatiana Schlossberg’s Death
No sooner had the Kennedy family announced the passing of John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, than President Trump sparked controversy by reviving old social media posts to criticize the bereaved family. Schlossberg, who was just 35 years old, had been battling a rare form of leukemia. The news of her death was met with an outpouring of condolences, but Trump’s response was seen as insensitive and petty.
Trump’s actions were particularly jarring given the timing, as the Kennedy family was still reeling from the loss of their loved one. The family had announced Schlossberg’s death with a simple and heartfelt message, stating, “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts.” This poignant statement was a testament to the family’s grief and their desire to honor Schlossberg’s memory.
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, addresses an audience during the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Oct. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Trump’s Social Media Posts Spark Outrage
Trump’s decision to revive old social media posts criticizing the Kennedy family was widely condemned by many, including CNN’s Jake Tapper. Tapper wrote on X, “In the early afternoon, ET, the Kennedy family announced that JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg had died from cancer. A few hours later, President Trump re-posted some social media garbage attacking the Kennedy family.” This move was seen as a stark contrast to the outpouring of condolences from others, and it sparked a wave of criticism against Trump.
Meidas Touch, a social media commentator, also weighed in on the issue, stating, “On a day when the Kennedy family is grappling with an unimaginable personal loss, Donald Trump chose to use his platform to launch petty, vindictive attacks against them. Yet another stunning display of cruelty and utter lack of basic human decency.” This sentiment was echoed by many others, who felt that Trump’s actions were insensitive and unbecoming of a public figure.
New signage, The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A Controversial Move
The controversy surrounding Trump’s actions is not an isolated incident. Just a month earlier, he had blamed movie director Rob Reiner for his own murder, sparking widespread criticism. This latest move has only added to the perception that Trump is willing to use his platform to attack others, even in their time of grief. As the Kennedy family continues to mourn the loss of Tatiana Schlossberg, Trump’s actions serve as a stark reminder of the divisive and often contentious nature of modern politics.
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