kk.KENNEDY FAMILY RIFT EXPOSED — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Reportedly Shut Out of Tatiana Schlossberg’s Funeral in Stunning Public Snub
New York City – January 3, 2026
A private moment of mourning for the Kennedy family has unexpectedly laid bare deep, long-simmering divisions, as reports emerge that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been excluded from the funeral of his cousin, Tatiana Schlossberg — the 35-year-old daughter of Caroline Kennedy who passed away on December 30 after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
Sources close to the family confirm that RFK Jr., the controversial environmental lawyer and former independent presidential candidate, will not be invited to the intimate service planned for the coming days. The decision, described as “painful but deliberate,” underscores fractures that have widened in recent years, particularly over political differences and public statements that some family members view as damaging to the Kennedy legacy.
Tatiana Schlossberg — a gifted journalist, devoted mother of two young children, and passionate climate advocate — was remembered in a brief family statement as “a radiant light” whose loss leaves an irreplaceable void. Her parents, Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, along with siblings Rose and Jack, have requested privacy as they grieve.
Yet the reported exclusion of RFK Jr. has thrust the family’s sorrow into the public eye, reigniting speculation about rifts that date back to his vocal anti-vaccine stance, his 2024 presidential run, and perceived departures from the Democratic principles long associated with the Kennedy name. Several relatives, including siblings Kerry Kennedy and Joseph P. Kennedy III, publicly distanced themselves from him during his campaign, endorsing opponents and criticizing his positions.
“These are wounds that never fully healed,” a family friend told reporters anonymously. “Tatiana’s passing is devastating enough without reopening old divisions, but some things are unforgivable when it comes to protecting the family’s unity and legacy.”
RFK Jr. has not commented publicly on the reports, though associates say he is “deeply saddened” by both the loss and the apparent estrangement.
The Kennedy family — long defined by public triumph and private tragedy — has faced similar internal strains before, but rarely have they surfaced so visibly during a time of grief. As arrangements remain private, the decision to exclude a prominent member serves as a stark reminder of how far personal and political convictions can pull even the closest bloodlines apart.
For now, the focus remains on honoring Tatiana Schlossberg’s life: her insightful writing on climate issues, her quiet strength during illness, and the love she poured into her young family. Yet the shadow of division lingers, raising painful questions about loyalty, forgiveness, and whether some rifts in America’s most storied political dynasty can ever fully mend.
The nation mourns with the Kennedys — but this loss feels more complicated than most.
