Caroline Kennedy’s son, Jack Schlossberg, created a series of videos on Instagram in which he imitated various accents while critiquing his mother’s cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Schlossberg praised President Joe Biden while calling RFK Jr. a prick and accusing him of being associated with Trump’s advisors and donors. He urged people to vote for Biden instead of being fooled by RFK Jr.’s ties to Trump.
In his videos, Schlossberg used accents such as a Boston working-class man named Jimmy and a Russian accent to mock RFK Jr. He also played a Long Island Jew named Joshua who discussed the Kennedys and his concern about RFK Jr.’s love for Bitcoin. Schlossberg’s father, Ed Schlossberg, is Jewish, adding an interesting layer to his portrayal of a Jewish character in his videos.
RFK Jr.’s siblings have been vocal in denouncing his candidacy, with six of them appearing at a Biden rally to urge voters to support the incumbent. While some found Schlossberg’s accent mimicry entertaining, others criticized his portrayal of a Boston accent, comparing it to a mix of a New Jersey Jewish grandmother and an eccentric Rhode Island cat lady. One commenter even referenced the reclusive cousin of Caroline Kennedy, Edie Beale, in response to Schlossberg’s performances.
It is clear that Schlossberg has strong opinions about RFK Jr.’s candidacy and is using his platform on Instagram to express them through humor and accent mimicry. By praising Biden and criticizing RFK Jr., Schlossberg is attempting to use his influence as a member of the Kennedy family to encourage others to vote for the incumbent rather than supporting his mother’s cousin.
Despite the criticism of his accent mimicry, including accusations of not accurately portraying a Boston accent, Schlossberg’s videos gained attention on social media due to his connection to the Kennedy family. With his background in law and education from prestigious universities, Schlossberg’s public expressions on Instagram may have an impact on how some individuals view the upcoming election and the candidates involved, particularly RFK Jr. and President Biden.
