The Fourth of July is always a big deal for the Kennedy clan — a time-honored tradition filled with flags, lawn games, and lots of smiles at the iconic family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
And this year’s celebration was no different — or at least, that’s how it looked in a cheerful video shared by Kerry Kennedy over the weekend.
But while dozens of relatives waved at the camera, dressed in red, white, and blue, a couple of familiar faces were missing — and it didn’t go unnoticed.
RFK Jr. and Jack Schlossberg Skip the Family Party
Two members of the famous family, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his nephew Jack Schlossberg, were completely absent from the festivities.
For RFK Jr., it wasn’t much of a shock.
The 70-year-old, known for his controversial anti-vaccine rhetoric and conspiracy theories, has been distanced from many of his relatives for years.
As for Schlossberg — JFK’s only grandson — his no-show felt a little more surprising, especially considering the buzz he’s generated online lately.
Fans in the comments quickly spotted the absences, with one simply asking, “Where is brain worm?” — a not-so-subtle reference to the parasite reportedly found in RFK Jr.’s brain during a 2012 health scare.
Victoria Kennedy, widow of Ted Kennedy, did confirm that everyone in the family was invited, but that some had “other plans.”
Jack Schlossberg Sparks Confusion With Bizarre July 4th Video
While his relatives enjoyed burgers and sparklers in Massachusetts, 32-year-old Jack Schlossberg posted a rather puzzling video to Instagram.
Dressed in a gaming headset, a shaved head, and a T-shirt that read “I ❤️ EU,” the Harvard Law grad launched into a confusing, comedic, and historically inaccurate Fourth of July rant.
“Why am I wearing this shirt? Because this country wouldn’t be anything without our European allies,” he said, crediting the U.S. independence effort to — oddly enough — Cuba, Mexico, and France.
He quickly walked back some of those claims, joking about getting history wrong and admitting he wasn’t even sure what point he was trying to make.
“But… Happy Fourth of July, everybody.”
Despite the erratic delivery and head-scratching content, the video received mostly positive comments.
Many viewers were amused by his offbeat humor and especially charmed by what sounded like his mother, Caroline Kennedy, laughing off-camera.
Things Take a Dark Turn with Attacks on Megyn Kelly
Just days before his patriotic performance, Schlossberg stirred up real controversy with a crude comment under a clip from Megyn Kelly’s show about Middle East tensions.
He wrote, “Looking extremely feminine!! Very good. Now show us your c@&6.”
The inappropriate message was quickly deleted — but not before screenshots went viral.
Kelly hasn’t responded publicly to this specific attack, though she has previously slammed Schlossberg as “despicable.”
This wasn’t his first online meltdown targeting Kelly.
Earlier this year, he deleted all his social media after launching a similar tirade over her stance on transgender issues.
Some critics have described his recent behavior as part of a “public unraveling.”
Online Feuds and Family Fights
Schlossberg has also aimed his fury at Daily Mail columnist Maureen Callahan, responding to her article about him with vulgar slurs and telling both her and Kelly to “eat s***.”
In the same string of posts, he referred to Callahan as “Maureen V*****” — shocking even those who had grown used to his outbursts.
Even more concerning? He’s gone after his own cousin, RFK Jr., calling him everything from a “liar” to a “guru shaman.”
In one particularly strange post from April, he even challenged Kennedy to a one-on-one fight: “Me and you, locked in a room… nobody comes out until one of us has autism. What do you say?”
And that’s not the only eyebrow-raising moment.
Last fall, Schlossberg mocked Trump administration officials by suggesting all cabinet nominees be required to submit stool samples — arguing that if they didn’t respect bodily autonomy, they should have no problem with it.
Weighing in on JFK Jr. Biopic Drama
More recently, Schlossberg jumped into another controversy — this time involving a Ryan Murphy project based on his late uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr., and Carolyn Bessette.
Schlossberg posted a video saying the family had not been consulted about the series and urged producers to donate profits to the JFK Library.
He even commented directly under Murphy’s casting photo on Instagram: “HEY RYAN — admiration for John is great but maybe consider DONATING PROFITS TO THE KENNEDY LIBRARY thanks.”
Murphy actually replied, promising to do just that.
The Struggle to Find His Footing
Though he once seemed poised to take up the Kennedy political torch, Schlossberg has struggled to establish a clear identity.
After graduating from Harvard Law in 2022, he landed a splashy role as a political columnist for Vogue.
But the position fizzled out almost immediately.
He published only a few vague, underwhelming pieces — and hasn’t been featured since October 2024.
His online presence, meanwhile, has become his main outlet — and not always for the better.
What’s Next for Jack?
Despite his famous lineage and Ivy League background, Jack Schlossberg seems stuck in an identity crisis — torn between being a comedian, a commentator, and a crusader for progressive causes.
But his increasingly erratic behavior is raising serious concerns, even among longtime supporters of the Kennedy legacy.
For now, his absence from the Fourth of July gathering — once a symbol of Kennedy unity — speaks louder than any Instagram post.
The question remains: is Jack just going through a rough patch… or writing a whole new chapter?
