Jack Schlossberg, a member of the Kennedy family and a Democratic candidate for Congress in Manhattan, claimed during a weekend radio interview that wealthy donors are attempting to influence the outcome of a competitive primary race for a U.S. House seat, as reported by The New York Post.
Speaking Sunday on 77 WABC’s “Cats Roundtable,” Schlossberg said he is facing opponents supported by major financial backers.
“I’m running against people who are backed by massive billionaires or massive AI companies,” Schlossberg said.
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“They’re taking millions of dollars hand over fist to try to buy an election.”
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Schlossberg, 33, is seeking the Democratic nomination in New York’s 12th Congressional District, which covers parts of Manhattan’s East and West sides.
The seat is being vacated by retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler. The primary is scheduled for June 23.
Financial disclosures filed by Schlossberg’s campaign show he has personal assets and trust funds valued between $4.1 million and $11.7 million.
Among his primary opponents are state Assemblyman Micah Lasher and state Assemblyman Alex Bores.
Lasher, who previously served as a senior aide to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is considered a leading contender in the race.
Bloomberg is reportedly spending $5 million to support Lasher’s campaign, with advertisements already appearing in the district.
Lasher did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Schlossberg’s claims, and Bloomberg declined to comment.
Bores is also competing for the Democratic nomination and has received support from some donors connected to the artificial intelligence industry.
According to his campaign, however, not all AI-related funding has worked in his favor.
“What is he talking about?” said Alyssa Cass, a spokesperson for Bores’ campaign. “Alex is going to keep running a race against a group of Trump-aligned AI megadonors who are spending $10 million against him.”
The Democratic primary has drawn attention due to its high-profile endorsements and financial backing.
Nadler and several Democratic leaders on Manhattan’s West Side have endorsed Lasher, while Bores has secured support from some East Side political figures and District Council 37.
Schlossberg has leaned on his family’s political legacy during the campaign and has received backing from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
During his radio appearance, he referenced his grandfather, former President John F. Kennedy, as a source of inspiration.
“He’s my hero,” Schlossberg said. “Ultimately, the lesson I take from him is that we should be doing things not because they’re easy but because they’re hard. That’s why I’m running in the most competitive primary in the country.”
Schlossberg also emphasized generational change as part of his campaign message. “A new generation has always been what our country needs. We need a new generation to step up with new ideas, creativity that sees things differently,” he said.
Highlighting his background, Schlossberg added, “I may be young, but I’ve got a lot of experience. I’m a lawyer. I went to business school. I worked at the State Department … I worked in Japan.”
As part of his policy platform, Schlossberg has proposed allowing renters to deduct a portion of their rent payments from their income taxes, similar to deductions available to homeowners for mortgage interest.
The race also includes George Conway, a lawyer known for his criticism of President Donald Trump, who is seeking the Democratic nomination.
On the Republican side, corporate attorney Caroline Shinkle is running in the heavily Democratic district.
With significant financial backing and competing endorsements shaping the contest, the Manhattan primary is expected to remain closely watched in the weeks leading up to the June vote.
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