JFK UFO Memo: Was he killed because he demanded insights?

The task force's first hearing will be about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. JFK is pictured above just minutes before he was assassinated

Secret CIA Files Resurface Amid Assassination File Release

A long-lost JFK UFO memo allegedly written by John F. Kennedy just days before his assassination has resurfaced.

The document, dated November 12, 1963, reveals JFK’s direct request for the CIA to brief him on all UFO intelligence. Now, with the release of the remaining JFK assassination files, the memo is fueling fresh speculation.

Did JFK Demand UFO Disclosure?

The letter, addressed to the CIA director (name redacted, but likely John McCone), stressed the importance of identifying unknown aerial objects. Kennedy feared that misidentified UFOs could escalate Cold War tensions if the Soviets mistook them for U.S. spy operations.

“When this data has been sorted out, I would like you to arrange a program of data sharing with NASA where unknowns are a factor,” the memo states.

Author William Lester claims he obtained the document via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) while researching his book A Celebration of Freedom: JFK and the New Frontier.

Is the Memo Real or a Hoax?

Despite the explosive nature of the memo, skepticism remains. The JFK Library in Boston has no record of such a letter in its archives.

A research technician stated: “We could not find any evidence of the Nov. 12, 1963, letter to the CIA.” Critics also point out unusual redactions and formatting issues, questioning its authenticity.

JFK, UFOs, and the CIA: A Deadly Secret?

This alleged memo has reignited theories that JFK may have been assassinated for probing too deeply into government UFO secrets.

Many conspiracy theorists link it to another mysterious document—the “Burned Memo”, allegedly retrieved from CIA fires by an anonymous ex-operative. The memo ominously states:

“Lancer [JFK’s CIA codename] has made some inquiries regarding our activities, which we cannot allow.”

Trump Orders Full File Release

President Donald Trump has ordered the declassification of all remaining JFK assassination documents. Among them, a newly discovered 14,000-page FBI file could hold shocking revelations about Lee Harvey Oswald, a Cuban hitman, and even Kennedy’s alleged plan to dismantle the CIA.

With the final batch of JFK files set for release, the world may soon learn whether his UFO memo was real—or a deadly secret that cost him his life.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.