In a historic move, President Donald Trump has announced the release of approximately 80,000 pages of previously classified files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The documents, set to be made public on Tuesday are expected to shed new light on one of the most scrutinized events in American history.
Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Trump emphasized the significance of the release.
"People have been waiting for decades for this," he said. "I’ve instructed my team to ensure that these files are released without redactions. It’s time for the public to see everything."
The files, which have been withheld for decades due to national security concerns, include records from the FBI, CIA, and other government agencies. While millions of documents related to the assassination have already been released, these remaining files are believed to contain critical details about Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin, and the broader context of Cold War-era intelligence operations.
The release comes after years of delays. A 1992 federal law mandated the full disclosure of JFK assassination records by 2017, but both Trump and President Joe Biden issued extensions, citing concerns over potential harm to national security. Trump’s decision to release the files now fulfills a campaign promise he made during his 2024 presidential run.
Historians and conspiracy theorists alike are eagerly awaiting the release, hoping to uncover new insights into the events of November 22, 1963, when Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The assassination has long been the subject of speculation, with theories ranging from CIA involvement to organized crime connections.
As the public prepares to sift through the thousands of pages, Trump remarked, "You’ve got a lot of reading ahead of you. I’m not doing summaries—you’ll write your own." The files are expected to be available online later today, marking a significant moment in the ongoing quest for transparency and truth surrounding one of America’s darkest days.