The FBI has released 2,400 previously unseen documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This disclosure follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, fulfilling his campaign promise to declassify JFK-related files. The newly discovered records were identified during an extensive inventory process at the FBI’s Central Records Complex.
Trump’s Push for Transparency
In January 2025, Trump signed an order mandating the release of files concerning JFK, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. He assured the public that “everything will be revealed.” However, during his first term, Trump initially delayed full disclosure due to national security concerns raised by the CIA and FBI. His recent action seeks to resolve past limitations and provide greater transparency.
Many researchers and historians have long called for the full release of assassination records. The new documents are being transferred to the National Archives for public access, potentially shedding light on long-debated conspiracy theories. As the files become available, experts will analyze their contents for any groundbreaking revelations.