Newly Declassified JFK Assassination Documents Revive Conspiracy Theories
Thousands of previously classified documents related to the assassination of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy have been declassified, offering fresh insights into one of history’s most debated events.
Historic Release by the National Archives
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration released these files following an order by former President Donald Trump, who sought full disclosure of the assassination records.
The National Archives holds over six million pages of documents, including photographs, recordings, and reports related to Kennedy’s death. While most have been gradually released, about 3,000 records remained classified—until now.
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CIA and Mafia Links in Newly Released Files
Some of the declassified records reveal CIA surveillance operations from the 1960s and potential intelligence links to the assassination. Given Kennedy’s strained relationship with U.S. intelligence agencies during the Cold War, speculation about CIA involvement has persisted for decades.
Additionally, the files highlight connections between key figures in the assassination and organized crime, reigniting theories that the mafia played a role due to Kennedy’s crackdown on crime syndicates.
Second Shooter Theories Gain Momentum
Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, as his motorcade passed through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. The Warren Commission’s 1964 report concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, firing shots from a sixth-floor window of the Texas School Book Depository.
However, many believe in the second shooter theory, questioning whether Oswald was the sole perpetrator. Some of the newly released files reportedly contain witness statements and forensic analyses, fueling renewed debates over this possibility.
Trump’s Disclosure vs. Biden’s Delays
Trump, who campaigned on full transparency regarding the JFK files, initially withheld certain documents due to national security concerns. His administration later released thousands of records, with some files remaining classified under President Joe Biden.
Despite multiple government investigations—including the House Select Committee on Assassinations’ probe in the 1970s, which suggested Kennedy may have been the victim of a conspiracy—the full truth remains elusive.
FBI Finds Additional Records
Last month, the FBI disclosed the discovery of 2,400 new records related to the assassination. However, experts caution that these documents may not provide definitive answers.
The 1992 Assassination Records Collection Act mandated that all files be fully declassified by 2017, but exemptions have been made by sitting presidents, ensuring that the mystery surrounding Kennedy’s assassination endures.
