CIA releases 54 declassified documents on RFK assassination
The CIA has recently released 54 declassified documents related to the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, providing the public with an additional 1,450 pages of material to sift through for answers to their lingering questions and conspiracy theories. CIA Director John Ratcliffe shared these documents in response to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to declassify files on the assassinations of JFK, MLK Jr., and RFK.
This latest release of documents sheds new light on RFK’s experiences traveling to the former Soviet Union, revealing that as a senator, he shared his experiences with the CIA while displaying a strong patriotic commitment to serving his country. The documents also delve into the psychological assessments of Sirhan Sirhan, the man who fatally shot RFK in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968.
A personality assessment memo dated July 8, 1968, stated that federal authorities would not have predicted that Sirhan was capable of carrying out the assassination. The memo also noted that the odds of Sirhan succeeding in his attack were tremendous, and while he may have been a tool of a conspiracy, he likely acted under precise instructions rather than being a part of a larger plot.
The release of these files is part of a collaborative effort directed by President Trump and led by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, with coordination from the CIA, Department of Justice, FBI, and NARA. Gabbard emphasized the importance of maximum transparency in fulfilling President Trump’s commitment to the public. The documents are now available to the public for viewing on cia.gov and archives.gov/rfk.
During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Story,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared that he was unaware of his father’s reporting back to the CIA during his trip to the Soviet Union in 1955. RFK Jr. recounted how his mother, who was working for the CIA at the time, joined his father on the trip and was equipped with a covert camera to capture images of Soviet artwork that had been brought back to St. Petersburg after World War II.
The release of these declassified documents provides valuable insights into the events surrounding the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and offers the public an opportunity to delve deeper into this significant moment in history. The ongoing efforts to promote transparency and share new information with the public are essential in uncovering the truth behind these historic events.
