What Donald Trump said in ‘despicable’ posts after JFK’s granddaughter’s death
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of criticism across the political spectrum, President Donald Trump launched a series of disparaging social media posts directed at the Kennedy family this week—coming just hours after the family confirmed the tragic passing of Tatiana Schlossberg. Schlossberg, a respected journalist, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, and the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died on December 30, 2025, following a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
A Family in Mourning
The Kennedy family shared the news of their loss in a poignant social media tribute that prompted an immediate global outpouring of sympathy. “Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts,” the statement read, signed by her husband George Moran, her children, and the extended family, including her mother, Caroline, and siblings, Rose and Jack.
However, while world leaders and citizens alike offered condolences, President Trump opted for a more confrontational tone on his platform, Truth Social. The timing of the posts—coming in the immediate wake of a family tragedy—has drawn sharp rebukes from media figures and political observers who have labeled the move as insensitive at best and cruel at worst.
The Battle Over the Kennedy Center
The latest friction is rooted in an escalating feud that peaked when the President proposed renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to the “Trump-Kennedy Center.”
The facility was designated as a living memorial to the 35th President by federal law following his 1963 assassination. The proposal has met fierce resistance from the Kennedy clan, led by Joe Kennedy III. “The Kennedy Center is a living memorial to a fallen president and named for President Kennedy by federal law,” Kennedy argued. “It can no sooner be renamed than can someone rename the Lincoln Memorial, no matter what anyone says.”
Amplifying the Critics
On Tuesday, Trump appeared to retaliate by reposting a series of scathing remarks from his followers. One amplified post claimed the family had “LONG neglected” the Center, alleging they fail to raise funds or attend events. “The only Kennedy who has been there recently is a member of Trump’s cabinet,” the post asserted.
Another reposted comment took a more personal swipe: “The Trumps have always been supporters of the arts. The Kennedys are supporters of the Kennedys.”
Public and Media Backlash
While Trump did not explicitly mention Tatiana Schlossberg in his flurry of activity, the proximity of the attacks to her death sparked a digital uprising. Critics on X (formerly Twitter) quickly rallied behind Caroline Kennedy, with one viral post calling the timing of the attacks “despicable.”
The sentiment was echoed in the mainstream press. CNN anchor Jake Tapper did not mince words, slamming the President’s actions as a “stunning display of cruelty” and dismissing the content as “social media garbage.”
A Deepening Divide
The incident underscores the deepening chasm between the current administration and one of America’s most storied political dynasties. As the Kennedy family prepares for a private farewell to a daughter and mother taken far too soon, the public discourse remains dominated by a clash over legacy, naming rights, and the perceived boundaries of political combat.
