President Donald Trump shared critical posts about the Kennedy family on social media Tuesday evening, just hours after the family announced the death of Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy.
Tatiana Schlossberg, 37, died following a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Her family, including mother Caroline Kennedy, confirmed her death through social media, describing her as “beautiful” and deeply loved by those close to her.
What Happened
Trump reposted critical commentary about the Kennedy family on Truth Social despite the timing of the family’s public mourning. The posts criticized the Kennedys’ stewardship of Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center while praising Trump’s support for the arts.
Trump did not mention Schlossberg directly in the posts. However, social media users flagged the timing as insensitive given the family’s recent loss and ongoing grief.
The Ongoing Dispute
The posts came amid an escalating dispute between Trump and the Kennedy family over the renaming of the Kennedy Center. Trump formally renamed the historic venue the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision that drew criticism from multiple family members.
Joe Kennedy III argued that the venue, established as a memorial to President Kennedy after his 1963 assassination, cannot be renamed under federal law. The conflict has widened in recent weeks with additional public disagreements between Trump and various Kennedy family members.
The Family’s Response
The Kennedy family did not publicly respond to Trump’s posts. Instead, relatives including Maria Shriver shared tributes to Schlossberg, describing her as courageous and full of love.
Family members emphasized honoring Schlossberg’s legacy and urged others to cherish life and prioritize loved ones during this period of mourning.