Donald Trump posted criticism of the Kennedy family on Truth Social just hours after the death of Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy.
Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy, died following a battle with acute myeloid leukaemia. The Kennedy family announced her death in a statement on social media, describing her as “beautiful” and deeply loved.
The Timing and Posts
Trump reshared posts from supporters that criticized the Kennedy family’s stewardship of the Kennedy Center while praising his administration’s support for the arts. The posts did not mention Schlossberg directly, but their timing drew immediate backlash on social media.
The criticism came amid an escalating dispute between Trump and the Kennedy family over the renaming of Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center. Trump formally renamed the historic venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision that generated widespread opposition.
The Dispute Over the Kennedy Center
Joe Kennedy III argued that the venue, established as a memorial to JFK after his assassination in 1963, cannot be renamed under federal law. The Kennedy family has maintained that the center should retain its original name.
Trump has framed the renaming as recognition of his support for the arts and cultural institutions. The dispute represents the latest escalation in tensions between the former and current president.
The Kennedy Family’s Response
The Kennedy family did not publicly respond to Trump’s posts. Instead, relatives shared tributes honoring Tatiana’s life and legacy.
Maria Shriver described Schlossberg as courageous and full of love, praising Caroline Kennedy’s strength. The family’s focus remained on remembrance and honoring Tatiana’s memory.
This story has been updated. CNN’s Digital team contributed to this report.
