Kennedy family has NEW black sheep after second figure was snubbed from July 4 party alongside RFK Jr
In a video posted by Kerry Kennedy on Saturday, dozens of relatives smiled and waved on the lawn of the family's Hyannis Port estate in Massachusetts, surrounded by flags and patriotic cheer.
But nowhere to be seen were Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - long estranged from the clan - and JFK's only grandson, Jack Schlossberg, who appears to have become the family's newest black sheep.
RFK Jr., 70, known for his anti-vaccine views and conspiracy theories, has been sidelined by much of the family for years.
Readers in the comments were quick to point out both absences, with one asking, 'was Jack & schlossbergs there' and another bluntly writing, 'where is brain worm?' — a reference to the parasite discovered in RFK's brain during a 2012 health scare.
Victoria Kennedy, Ted Kennedy's wife, commented underneath the video confirmed that every family member was invited, but some had other plans to attend.
Schlossberg's notable absence comes amid growing public backlash over his increasingly erratic behavior.
On the Fourth of July, as his relatives celebrated in Massachusetts, 32-year-old Schlossberg posted a bizarre Instagram reel - sporting a shaved head, a gaming headset, and a T-shirt reading 'I heart EU.'
In the clip, filmed outdoors on a sunny lawn with trees in the background, the Harvard Law grad launched into an awkward mix of patriotism, revisionist history, and self-correction: 'Hello and happy Fourth of July.
'This year on the 4th of July, I'm wearing this shirt. Why? You ask, why am I not celebrating my own country today? Well, I am.
'This country wouldn't be anything without our European allies and partners. That's right. Without the French... there would be no America.
'Because in order to stand up to the great British Empire, we needed help. We needed the help of our Cuban allies and partners. We needed the help of our Mexican allies and partners. And we needed the help of our French allies and partners.'
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He added: 'So on this 4th of July, yes. I'm celebrating my own country. Of course I am. I know what you're thinking. Mexico didn't - what? - didn't exist as a country, and Cuba's not in Europe. Well? I made a mistake. We all make mistakes. But... the point remains. And I'm not sure what that point is. But Happy Fourth of July, everybody.'
Despite its meandering tone and historical flubs, the video was met with an overwhelmingly positive response in the comments - with many praising Schlossberg's message, humor, and delivery.
Many fans were charmed by his mother's off-camera laughter.
One commenter wrote: Your mom laughing makes me laugh even harder. She's a gem!'
While another added: 'Is that Caroline giggling? Love!! Happy 4th of July!
Days earlier, Schlossberg caused further uproar after launching a grotesque attack on journalist Megyn Kelly.
Under a clip from Kelly's show about the Israel-Iran conflict, Schlossberg wrote: 'Looking extremely feminine!! Very good. Now show us your c@&6.'
The sexually explicit comment was swiftly deleted - but not before screenshots were captured and shared widely. Kelly has yet to publicly respond, though she previously labeled Schlossberg 'despicable.'
It wasn't the first time he's lashed out at Kelly.
In February, Schlossberg deleted all of his social media accounts following a separate tirade targeting the conservative anchor over her views on transgender issues.
Critics accused him of 'having a breakdown.'
The meltdown didn't stop there. When Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan wrote about his behavior, Schlossberg lashed out again - telling both Callahan and Kelly to 'eat s***' and referring to the writer as 'Maureen V*****' in a string of unhinged posts.
Despite positioning himself as a progressive voice and self-styled 'true Democrat,' critics say Schlossberg has become a full-time internet troll.
His primary target has been his cousin, RFK Jr., whom he has labeled a 'liar,' a 'predator,' and a 'guru shaman figure.'
In one bizarre April post, he challenged RFK Jr. to a one-on-one fight, writing: 'Me and you, one-on-one, locked in a room, we hash this out. Nobody comes out until one of us has autism. What do you say?'
Schlossberg was hired by Vogue as a political correspondent in 2023 — but has not published anything since October 2024
He has also lashed out at other members of the Trump administration, suggesting in November that all of Trump's cabinet nominees be 'required to submit a stool sample,' writing: 'If they don't give a s*** about bodily autonomy, why not ask for one?'
He tagged Trump's newly tapped health secretary in the same post and added, 'Lots to spare, much to be revealed.'
More recently, Schlossberg inserted himself into yet another controversy — this time involving a new Ryan Murphy show about his late uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Carolyn Bessette.
'Lately, my news feed has been filled with pictures of my uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., a great man,' Schlossberg said in a video posted to Instagram. 'For those wondering whether his family was ever consulted, or has anything to do with the new shows being made about him, the answer is no.'
He went on to explain that New York law doesn't protect a person's name and image after death, but insisted the producers should 'take seriously what he stood for' and 'donate some of the profits.'
When Murphy shared photos of the lead actors, Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, Schlossberg jumped into the comments again, writing: 'HEY RYAN — admiration for John is great but maybe consider DONATING PROFITS TO THE KENNEDY LIBRARY thanks.'
Murphy replied: '@jackuno I absolutely will.'
Despite attempting to brand himself as the political heir to Camelot, Schlossberg has struggled to maintain professional credibility.
After graduating from Harvard Law School in 2022, he was hired with great fanfare as a 'political correspondent' for Vogue.
But the role quickly fizzled.
He published only a handful of vague, insider-free columns and hasn't appeared in the magazine since October 2024.
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