Schumer Appoints Jack Schlossberg to Lead America 250 Commission

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, was appointed by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to the America 250 Commission, which is tasked with overseeing the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. Schumer framed the appointment as a way to counter President Donald Trump's own plans for the semiquincentennial, expressing concern that Trump would use the event for personal aggrandizement. Schlossberg publicly embraced the role, emphasizing the need for the celebration to uphold American values and civil rights, which he believes are currently under threat, and to resist the influence of Trump's agenda. The appointment was announced following a meeting between Schlossberg and Schumer, highlighted by Schlossberg's unique approach of inviting Schumer on a YouTube series and greeting him with a van. Democrats have expressed intent to challenge Trump’s efforts to influence the bipartisan commission, which Trump has sought to control through political appointees. Schlossberg's new role reflects a broader political contest over the narrative and legacy of America's foundational history as the country approaches this milestone.