JFK's Grandson Slams Trump for 'Picking Our Pockets'

Jack Schlossberg accuses former president of using office to enrich himself at Americans' expense.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has harshly criticized former President Donald Trump, alleging that Trump is using the presidency to line his own pockets at the expense of the American people. Schlossberg, who is running for Congress in New York, claims Trump has profited massively from his time in office through various business deals and ventures, all while the average American struggles with rising prices and a weakening dollar.

Why it matters

Schlossberg's comments highlight growing concerns about the potential for abuse of presidential power for personal financial gain. As a member of one of America's most prominent political families, his criticism carries significant weight and raises questions about the integrity of the office of the presidency.

The details

Schlossberg, 33, made the comments on the MeidasTouch podcast, accusing Trump of 'picking our pockets' through actions such as trademarking America's 250th birthday celebrations and issuing his own cryptocurrency. He claims Trump's wealth has ballooned during his time in office, even as many Americans face the squeeze of rising prices and a weakening dollar. Schlossberg alleges 'corruption' and says Americans are 'getting screwed' while the billionaire former president is 'getting rich'.

  • Trump returned to the White House in 2025 with a net worth of roughly $6.1 billion.
  • In the year since, Trump has increased his family's wealth by a staggering $1.4 billion.

The players

Jack Schlossberg

The 33-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy who is running for Congress in New York.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who Schlossberg accuses of using the presidency to enrich himself.

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What they’re saying

“We're getting screwed and he's getting rich.”

— Jack Schlossberg, Congressional Candidate (MeidasTouch Podcast)

“If this becomes the new normal and the president is able to trademark America's birthday and issue his own currency while weakening the dollar, having gold skyrocket, and increasing prices on basically every commodity and input cost in our economy, we're getting screwed and he's getting rich.”

— Jack Schlossberg, Congressional Candidate (MeidasTouch Podcast)

The takeaway

Schlossberg's accusations raise serious questions about the potential for abuse of presidential power for personal financial gain, and highlight the need for robust ethical safeguards and oversight to protect the integrity of the nation's highest office.