- Trump Orders Full JFK File Release – The Trump administration has declassified all remaining government files on JFK’s assassination, fulfilling a campaign promise of transparency. However, some information may still be withheld due to legal constraints.
- Rushed Justice Department Review – The release triggered a last-minute scramble within the DOJ and intelligence agencies, with officials conducting urgent declassification reviews to meet Trump’s deadline.
- Newly Found FBI Records – The FBI uncovered 2,400 additional records related to Kennedy’s assassination, adding more layers to one of the most debated mysteries in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON – In a move decades in the making, President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled what it claims to be the full collection of classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy—marking a significant step in one of America’s longest-standing historical mysteries.
This mass release follows a Day One executive order signed by Trump in January, aimed at fully declassifying records not just on JFK’s murder, but also the assassinations of his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
For researchers and conspiracy theorists alike, the real question remains: Is this truly everything?
What’s in the Files? Nobody Knows Just Yet
As of now, the exact contents of these newly released records remain murky at best. Government agencies insist that the documents add little to what is already known, but skeptics remain unconvinced.
“This could be a breakthrough. Or, it could be an elaborate joke of a release. We just don’t know yet,” said Jefferson Morley, historian, journalist, and expert on the CIA’s role in the Kennedy assassination.
Officially, the prevailing conclusion remains unchanged: Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone when he shot Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. But many still argue that the full story has never been told.
Trump’s ‘Maximum Transparency’ Promise
While Trump himself has yet to make a direct statement on the files’ release, his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, called it a win for government transparency.
“This is about rebuilding trust between the American people and their Intelligence Community,” Gabbard said, noting that previous administrations had withheld documents citing national security concerns.
Trump had repeatedly criticized intelligence agencies for what he called unnecessary secrecy, and his executive order forced agencies to release all unredacted JFK-related records immediately.
Some Files Still Redacted, Others Delayed
The National Archives confirmed the files went public just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, but not all were digitized yet.
A statement from the agency read:
“In accordance with President Donald Trump’s directive of March 17, 2025, all records previously withheld for classification that are part of the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection are released.”
However, some records remain inaccessible due to court seals, grand jury secrecy rules, or IRS laws governing tax returns.
For those eager to dig in, the files can be accessed at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland, or through their digital repository—once fully uploaded.
Trump Takes Over the Kennedy Center, Declares ‘People Have Waited Long Enough’
Trump announced the release in grand fashion, speaking at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he recently assumed the role of board chairman.
“People have been waiting for decades for this,” Trump told reporters.
“We’ve got tremendous amounts of paper. A lot of reading. And I don’t think we’re redacting anything.”
The CIA and FBI, both central players in JFK-related investigations, declined to comment.
A Justice Department Scramble to Meet Trump’s Deadline
According to reports from ABC News and Reuters, the Justice Department’s National Security Division was caught in a last-minute frenzy to meet Trump’s deadline.
An internal DOJ email leaked to reporters showed that, just hours before the release, officials were instructed to conduct a second review of the files, despite the FBI having already completed a declassification process.
FBI Uncovers 2,400 ‘New’ JFK Files
Adding to the intrigue, the FBI revealed last month that it had discovered an additional 2,400 documents linked to the assassination—raising fresh questions about what else might still be missing.
The agency is now transferring those files to the National Archives, but what secrets they contain remains unknown.
RFK Jr. Calls for Full Transparency
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose own father was assassinated in 1968, called for the release of every single document.
“We need to know if U.S. officials played any role in the assassination or its cover-up,” RFK Jr. said.
Though previous government investigations have found no evidence of such involvement, Kennedy and other advocates continue to press for full disclosure.
A History of Delays and Excuses
The journey to full disclosure has been long and frustrating. In 1992, Congress passed a law requiring the release of all JFK assassination records by October 26, 2017—unless a sitting president determined their release would harm national security.
When that deadline arrived, Trump—then in his first term—approved the release of nearly 2,900 records, but kept others secret at the request of the CIA and FBI.
His successor, Joe Biden, extended the secrecy three times—in 2021, 2022, and 2023—to allow agencies more time to review and redact sensitive material.
Now, with Trump back in office, he has vowed to end the secrecy for good.
Will This Actually Answer Anything?
The release of these long-awaited documents will undoubtedly fuel fresh debates, speculation, and analysis. Will they finally reveal new evidence, or will they simply reaffirm the official story?
For historians, researchers, and conspiracy theorists alike, the hunt for the full truth continues.
