The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered approximately 2,400 previously undisclosed records related to the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy (JFK), according to a report by Axios. These documents, stored in 14,000 pages, were never provided to the official panel responsible for reviewing and disclosing JFK assassination records.
Discovery Triggered by Trump’s Executive Order
The revelation comes as part of a declassification review initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. His executive order sought the release of assassination-related files concerning JFK, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The White House was reportedly informed about the discovery last week when the Office of the Director of National Intelligence submitted its plan to disclose the assassination documents, in line with Trump’s directive.
Will the Files End JFK Conspiracy Theories?
The newly found records have sparked fresh speculation about one of the most debated events in U.S. history. Despite 61 years passing since JFK’s assassination in Dallas, the files’ existence raises questions about why they remained hidden and whether they contain new information that could reshape historical narratives.
Jefferson Morley, an expert on the assassination and vice president of the Mary Ferrell Foundation—which houses the largest online collection of JFK-related records—commented on the discovery. He stated, “The FBI is finally saying, ‘Let’s respond to the president’s order,’ instead of keeping the secrecy going.”
While some experts believe that the disclosure of these records will not definitively prove whether JFK was killed by a lone gunman or as part of a larger conspiracy, others argue that the newly surfaced documents could shed light on key aspects of the case.
JFK Records Act and Controversy Over Secrecy
According to the JFK Records Act of 1992, all assassination-related documents were supposed to be handed over to the JFK Assassination Records Review Board and then transferred to the National Archives for public access. However, officials have confirmed that the newly discovered files had never been submitted or vetted by these authorities.
During his presidency in 2017, Trump postponed the full disclosure of JFK assassination records, following recommendations from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other intelligence agencies. When President Joe Biden took office, he ordered a limited release of records, but many critics claimed his directive did not align with the spirit of the JFK Records Act.
Despite Trump’s renewed push for transparency, some intelligence agencies are reportedly still arguing for redactions, citing concerns about protecting “sources and methods” of intelligence gathering.
Trump’s Commitment to Full Disclosure
Trump, who had expressed regret over not releasing the assassination records during his first term, made declassification a priority upon his return to the White House. He had promised to disclose the full set of records, a move supported by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), who has long believed that both JFK’s and his father’s assassinations were part of a broader conspiracy.
A White House official reportedly told Axios, “When POTUS hears about this stonewalling, he’s gonna hit the roof.” Meanwhile, a Trump advisor suggested, “Don’t be surprised if all these records just suddenly wind up online. He wants to move on and call this a promise kept.”
As the debate over secrecy versus transparency continues, the newly uncovered files could provide new insights into JFK’s assassination—or, at the very least, reignite public curiosity over one of America’s most scrutinized historical events.
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