Historians and Researchers Dive Into Newly Declassified Documents on Kennedy’s Killing
The Trump administration has released thousands of long-classified government files related to the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy (JFK), fueling renewed public intrigue and scholarly analysis into one of the most debated events in American history.
The National Archives confirmed that “all records previously withheld for classification” are now accessible both online and in person. This historic document dump includes approximately 80,000 pages of previously secret files, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), now led by Tulsi Gabbard.
The release follows an executive order signed by Donald Trump earlier this year, mandating the disclosure of remaining files not only on JFK’s assassination but also on the killings of Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The decision has reignited discussions among historians, conspiracy theorists, and investigative journalists searching for new insights into the tragic events that shaped modern U.S. history.
JFK Assassination Files: What’s New?
While scholars are still sifting through the vast trove of documents, initial reviews suggest there are no major revelations that contradict the official Warren Commission conclusion—that Lee Harvey Oswald, a former U.S. Marine, acted alone when he shot Kennedy on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas.
Despite this, skepticism remains high among the public. A 2023 Gallup poll found that 65% of Americans still do not believe the official account of JFK’s assassination. The same poll revealed that 20% suspect government involvement, while 16% think Oswald had CIA ties.
Long-Awaited Transparency
This release marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to uncover the full truth about the Kennedy assassination. The JFK Records Act of 1992 required all assassination-related documents to be declassified by October 26, 2017, unless a sitting president determined their disclosure could cause “identifiable harm” to national security.
During his first term, Trump had promised full transparency but ultimately withheld thousands of documents at the request of federal agencies like the CIA and FBI, citing the need for further review. The Biden administration later released additional documents in 2022, bringing total public access to over 99% of the 320,000 files reviewed under the law.
With this latest release, historians, journalists, and online researchers are expected to spend months dissecting the files for new details that could shed light on unanswered questions surrounding Kennedy’s murder.
What Happens Next?
As more files continue to be digitized and uploaded, researchers and analysts will be watching closely for any revelations that could alter the historical narrative. While no bombshell findings have emerged yet, the declassification of these documents keeps one of America’s greatest mysteries in the spotlight.
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