After Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, the Republican nominee vowed to release all remaining documents on JFK’s 1963 assassination if elected. Speaking at a Phoenix rally, Trump promised to establish a new commission to declassify the files, describing it as a tribute to RFK Jr.’s late uncle.
The JFK assassination records, many of which remain redacted, have fueled conspiracy theories for decades. Although the Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, doubts persist about possible connections to foreign or intelligence agencies.
The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 mandated that all related documents be released by October 2017. Despite this, national security and privacy concerns have led to numerous delays. Trump had previously postponed releases during his presidency, and President Biden also extended the postponement in 2021 due to the pandemic.
Recent document releases have not uncovered any definitive new evidence, but they have provided insights into Oswald’s pre-assassination activities. Experts are divided on whether the remaining documents will resolve existing theories or simply add to the speculation.
Gerald Posner and Jefferson Morley, both experts, agree on the importance of releasing the full records, despite differing views on their potential impact.
