Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, is no stranger to public attention—but this time, it’s for all the wrong reasons. The 31-year-old stirred major backlash after posting a tone-deaf comment on social media following the sudden death of Pope Francis at age 88. In a now-viral tweet,
Schlossberg wrote, “Okay JD killed the pope,” referencing Vice President JD Vance, who had met with the Pontiff just one day prior. The tweet, which appeared to be a joke, quickly drew criticism as “shameful,” “insensitive,” and “just not funny,” with many users reminding Schlossberg of his family’s Catholic roots. As the internet exploded with fury, people couldn’t help but question: was this just a misguided attempt at humor—or something deeper tied to an eerie coincidence?