The final classified files surrounding John F. Kennedy’s assassination are set to be released.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday, mandating the declassification of all remaining documents tied to the 1963 tragedy.
Conspiracy theories have flourished for decades, questioning whether Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. This new transparency promises to fuel further speculation among amateur sleuths and historians alike.
Trump’s Push for Full Disclosure
Trump’s executive order directs the Director of National Intelligence to devise a plan within 15 days to release all JFK-related records. Signing the order, Trump remarked, “That’s a big one, huh?” and requested the pen be given to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He added, “A lot of people have been waiting for this for decades. Everything will be revealed.”
The order, obtained by DailyMail.com, emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the American people deserve truth. It is in the national interest to release all records without delay.”
The Legacy of JFK’s Assassination
Photos from November 22, 1963, show President Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Texas Governor John Connally smiling at crowds just moments before the president was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The event left the nation reeling and sparked countless conspiracy theories.
For decades, speculation has swirled about Oswald’s true role. Was he a lone gunman, or was he working with the Soviets, Cubans, or even the CIA? These lingering questions have kept the assassination shrouded in mystery.
What the Files Might Reveal
Millions of pages of documents have already been released, leaving only a few thousand still classified. Recent disclosures included CIA cables detailing Oswald’s visits to Cuban and Soviet embassies in Mexico City weeks before the assassination. Experts believe any remaining files are unlikely to contain groundbreaking revelations but may add context to existing narratives.
Trump, who previously promised to declassify these files during his first term, had delayed the move under pressure from intelligence officials. Former CIA Director Mike Pompeo reportedly advised Trump against the release, citing national security concerns.
A Long-Awaited Moment
Trump’s new executive order declares that withholding information from JFK-related records is “not consistent with the public interest.” With the files now set for release, the debate over one of America’s most infamous tragedies may finally find some resolution—or fuel even more questions.
As the world awaits these documents, one thing is certain: the mystery of JFK’s assassination remains as compelling as ever.
