Caroline Kennedy Endorses Son Jack Schlossberg's Congressional Bid

The rare TV interview came two months after the death of her daughter Tatiana at age 35.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Caroline Kennedy and her husband Edwin Schlossberg sat down for a rare TV interview on CBS News Sunday Morning to endorse their son Jack Schlossberg's bid for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The interview came just two months after the death of their daughter Tatiana Schlossberg at age 35 following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Why it matters

The Kennedy family has long been involved in American politics, and Caroline Kennedy's endorsement of her son's campaign is seen as an important show of support. Tatiana Schlossberg's death also adds poignancy to the interview, as the family navigates both political aspirations and personal tragedy.

The details

In the interview, Caroline Kennedy praised her son Jack's ability to "connect with people" and "think for himself" in his unconventional campaign approach. Jack also revealed that his late sister Tatiana's final words to him were "You better win." Tatiana was a journalist who had written about her cancer diagnosis and treatment in The New Yorker.

  • The interview aired on March 1, 2026.
  • Tatiana Schlossberg passed away on December 30, 2025.

The players

Caroline Kennedy

The former United States Ambassador to Australia and daughter of President John F. Kennedy.

Jack Schlossberg

Caroline Kennedy's 33-year-old son, who is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Tatiana Schlossberg

Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg's daughter, who passed away at age 35 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Edwin Schlossberg

Caroline Kennedy's husband and the father of her children.

Mo Rocca

The CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent who interviewed Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg.

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What they’re saying

“He's willing to take the consequences of what people think. And we need people who can reach a new generation. We're not doing it with just boring talking points.”

— Caroline Kennedy (CBS News Sunday Morning)

“I can tell you now that she's still rooting for us, and that the last thing that she said to me was, 'You better win.' ... No one knew me better, and I knew no one better than her.”

— Jack Schlossberg (CBS News Sunday Morning)

What’s next

Jack Schlossberg's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives will continue to unfold as he seeks the Democratic nomination for New York's 12th congressional district.

The takeaway

The Kennedy family's continued involvement in American politics, even in the face of personal tragedy, underscores their enduring influence and the high stakes of Jack Schlossberg's campaign to carry on his family's legacy.