Trump announces release of 80K JFK assassination files
President Donald Trump has announced that he will release approximately 80,000 unredacted files concerning the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The announcement was made during a tour of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Trump stated that the files would be released the following day and emphasized that there would be no redactions.
The decision to release the files comes after Trump signed an executive order in January directing the declassification of government documents related to the assassinations of President Kennedy, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This move fulfills a promise made by Trump during his 2024 campaign, addressing decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding the assassinations.
Despite an initial promise to release all files related to the JFK assassination during his first term in office, some documents have remained classified. Trump cited concerns from the CIA and FBI regarding potential harm to national security, law enforcement, or foreign affairs as reasons for withholding certain records. However, with the upcoming release of 80,000 files, the public will have access to a significant amount of previously undisclosed information.
The JFK assassination has captivated the public imagination for decades, with lingering questions about the involvement of a second shooter and other conspiracy theories. By releasing these files, Trump aims to provide transparency and shed light on a pivotal moment in American history.
As the deadline for the release of the files approaches, the public eagerly anticipates the new information that will be unveiled. The decision to make these documents accessible signifies a significant step towards unraveling the mysteries surrounding one of the most infamous events in American history.
