Rep. Jerry Nadleris slamming reports thatJohn F. Kennedy'sgrandsonJack Schlossbergmay run to replace him in a New York City congressional district. During an appearanceThursday, Sept. 4 on "CNN News Central"with host Kate Bolduan, Nadler slammed the TikTok creator and internet influencer. "What do you think about a Kennedy holding your seat?" Bolduan said. Nadler – who said that "there's nothing particularly good or bad about a Kennedy holding my seat" – claimed that "the Kennedy, unlike Schlossberg, should be something with a record of public service, a record of public accomplishment, and he doesn't have one." USA TODAY reached out to a rep for Schlossberg for comment. Wait, is Jack Schlossberg having a baby?Young Kennedy's internet antics continue In recent years, Schlossberg has emerged as a prominent voice in Democratic politics. The son ofCaroline Kennedyand Edwin Schlossberg, he spoke at the Democratic National Convention last August in Chicago and is also known for his social media antics. In April, he made headlines byposting on Xthat he was having a baby with Vice PresidentJD Vance's wifeUsha Vance.On Sept. 3, he made a poll on his Instagram Story to ask his 700,000 followers, "Should I run for office?" Nadler's comments come after he announced Monday, Sept. 1 that he would not seek reelection to his seat and Schlossberg toldThe New York Timesthat his candidacy was "certainly a possibility." During the CNN interview, Nadler claimed that "I don't think he's going to be a candidate in the end, and he certainly is not going to be a major candidate." Nadler, 78, was first elected to Congress in 1992. The departing congressman also teased that there will be "major candidates" that enter the race including New York state assemblymanMicah Lasher, his former aide. As he did in the New York Times story published earlier this week about his exit from Congress, Nadler stopped short of supporting Lasher on CNN. When asked by Bolduan if Lasher was his "top choice" as a successor, Nadler said that "I'm not going to get into that now. I'll make an endorsement in due course." There is one family member from an American political dynasty who won't be entering the race. A spokesperson forBillandHillary Clinton's daughterChelsea Clintondenied reports Sept. 3 that she wants replace Nadler. The 45-year-old global health advocate and author's team told USA TODAY she is "not considering a run." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Rep. Jerry Nadler slams Kennedy heir replacement rumors
