President Donald Trump shared critical posts about the Kennedy family on Tuesday evening, just hours after the family announced the death of JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg.
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of former U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, died following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. The family announced her death through a social media post on Tuesday.
What Happened
Trump reposted comments on Truth Social that criticized the Kennedy family’s stewardship of Washington’s Kennedy Center. The posts came hours after the family publicly mourned Tatiana’s passing.
The timing drew swift criticism from social media users who said the posts were insensitive given the family’s recent loss. Trump did not directly mention Tatiana in the posts.
The Ongoing Dispute
The posts reflected an escalating feud between Trump and the Kennedy family. Last week, Trump formally renamed the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision the family opposed.
“The venue, established as a memorial to JFK after his assassination in 1963, cannot be renamed under federal law,” Joe Kennedy III argued in response to the renaming.
The reposted comments praised Trump’s support for the arts while suggesting the Kennedys had neglected the historic venue.
Family’s Response
The Kennedy family did not publicly respond to Trump’s remarks. Instead, relatives shared tributes honoring Tatiana’s memory.
Maria Shriver described Tatiana as courageous and full of love, praising Caroline Kennedy’s strength. The family’s focus remained on remembrance and celebrating Tatiana’s legacy.
This story has been updated. CNN’s reporting team contributed to this report.
