Jack Schlossberg may be a Kennedy by blood, but the internet claims he is not John F. Kennedy.
The 31-year-old grandson of America’s 35th president has come under criticism for claiming, without evidence or context, that Vice President JD Vance was somehow responsible for Pope Francis’ death.
What exactly did he say? “Okay JD killed the pope.”
On Monday morning, while the world was still grieving over the news of Pope Francis’ death at age 88, Schlossberg signed on to X (previously Twitter) and fired a comment that instantly went viral:
“Okay JD killed the pope.”
However, the post, which appeared to be intended as a joke (we believe), did not go as planned for Schlossberg. Within hours, it had received over 470,000 views, prompting immediate criticism and a deluge of angry responses.
Critics deemed it “shameful,” “insensitive,” and “just not funny.”
One user responded, “Your words are shameful.”
Another person remarked, “Are you kidding with this? “Just not funny; total disrespect.”
A third was more direct: “No, Johnny.” Perhaps it’s time to back off.
Some even reminded Schlossberg that, given his family’s history and affiliation with Catholicism, he should know better.
Jack Schlossberg, also known as John “Jack” Bouvier Kennedy Schlossberg, is Caroline Kennedy’s youngest child and the sole grandson of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Jacqueline Kennedy.
Schlossberg, a social media celebrity known for his grandfather’s charm and beautiful looks, uses Instagram to broadcast his political ideas, stupid pictures, and humorous clips of himself speaking with remarkable accents.
He was also a Senate intern in 2011, and he attended Yale University to obtain his undergraduate degree, as well as Harvard Law and Business School to acquire his M.B.A. and J.D.
Vance met with the Pope the day before his death.
Schlossberg’s tweet did not come out of nowhere; as many are aware, Vice President JD Vance had spoken with the Pope the day before his death.
Vance visited Rome for Easter and had a brief private meeting with Pope Francis following Sunday Mass. Despite the fact that it was not on his official itinerary, the Catholic-convert lawmaker allegedly found the experience noteworthy.
In a brief video message, Vance expressed concern for the Pope’s health and thanked him for the visit. “I pray for you every day,” he told the Pope.
Before the meeting concluded, the Pope, who appeared feeble, presented Easter eggs to Vance’s children. The visit lasted only 17 minutes.
Vance’s homage upon Pope’s death
When news of the Pope’s death spread early Monday morning, Vance issued a poignant statement on X:
“I just learnt that Pope Francis died. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians worldwide who adored him.”
He also spoke on their previous meeting, stating, “He was obviously very ill,” and recounted one of Pope Francis’ most affecting prayers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pope’s Cause of Death
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, speaking for the Vatican, stated that the Pope died of a severe stroke, rather than the respiratory problems that have troubled him in recent months.
According to doctors, the Pope awoke about 6 a.m., but by 7 a.m., he was sick. Within 30 minutes, he was in a coma. He never got up again.
Officials claimed he died quietly at home, surrounded by the solitude of Vatican grounds, rather than in a hospital.
“He returned to the house of the Father at 7:35 a.m.,” Farrell said in a sad statement, calling Francis “a true disciple” who devoted his life to “the poorest and most marginalised.”
Pope Francis took the bus instead of the limo to work, refusing to dwell in the lavish papal palace because he thought it was too fancy. He also challenged the Italian mafia, warning them about hell and officially excommunicating them from the Catholic Church. Pope Francis, rest in peace!
