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Jack Schlossberg brought the fun to the stage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC).
This week at the Democratic National Convention, the 31-year-old… Fashion The correspondent had a lot of fun at the Chicago political convention. Schlossberg has come a long way from reciting Lord Byron with a Rip Stick singing Rihanna while wearing Bluey sunglasses in silly TikTok videos, as an influx of fancams Schlossberg's image in a suit at the Democratic National Convention flooded social media this week.
During his time at the convention, which took place from August 19 to 22, the correspondent has been sharing snippets of his experience on social media. On Instagram, he posted a series of photos in which he appears posing with prominent politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
She wrote in the caption: “EXCELSIOR!!! I’M NOT GIVING YOU AWAY!!! VOTE FOR BLUE!!! An honor to be here, CRAZY to meet my REAL LIFE HEROES!!!! I’m still going to be myself, what do you think?”
From his meeting with Pelosi to his speech on Tuesday, Schlossberg has taken his newfound notoriety in stride. In a speech that lasted just under two minutes, Schlossberg focused primarily on the legacy of his famous grandfather, the late President John F. Kennedy.
“President John F. Kennedy is my grandfather and he is my hero,” Schlossberg said, detailing JFK’s key accomplishments and referencing one of his most famous quotes: “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
“Tonight, JFK’s call to action is ours, because once again, the torch has been passed to a new generation, to a leader who shares my grandfather’s energy, vision, and optimism for our future,” he continued. “That leader is Vice President Kamala Harris.”
As the son of U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, and the only grandson of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Schlossberg has the pedigree of being the heir to one of America's most famous political dynasties.
But interestingly, that's not the only reason Schlossberg rose to fame and spoke at the Democratic National Convention, as he initially rose to fame for his silly TikTok videos. In the videos, he shows off his sillier side, poking fun at his Kennedy status, and subsequently developed a following of over 360,000 followers.
On social media, his attendance at the Democratic National Convention was met with enthusiasm by his followers, many of whom were excited to see him take on a more serious role.
“The speech was excellent!” one fan commented on Schlossberg’s recent TikTok, while another said: “Great job tonight, Jack! Glad to see you on stage.”
She has also taken advantage of this success on social media to become… FashionKennedy's political correspondent for the 2024 election, following in the footsteps of his late uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., who founded the political and lifestyle magazine, Jorge.
“As I grew older, I became more involved in the official duties that come with being part of my family. I met many politicians and became more optimistic about our future by doing that work,” she explained to Fashion Earlier this year.
His speech on Tuesday marked the second time Schlossberg addressed the DNC, the last time being in 2020, titled “We Lead from the Oval Office.” Schlossberg wasn’t the only political scion to take the DNC stage, as former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, also took the stage.
