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WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has declassified files related to the assassination of John F Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, who was shot dead in Texas in 1963, reported IANS.
The release, ordered by President Donald Trump, makes previously redacted documents fully accessible to the public, marking a “major step” in Government transparency. US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard announced the move on X, stating, “President Trump is ushering in a new era of maximum transparency. Today, per his direction, previously redacted JFK Assassination Files are being released to the public with no redactions. Promises made, promises kept.” Trump, speaking at the Kennedy Center on March 17, hinted at the impending release.
“So people have been waiting decades for this… I’ve instructed my people that are responsible, lots of different people, put together by Tulsi Gabbard, and that’s going to be released tomorrow,” he told reporters. The decision has resulted in the disclosure of over 1,100 files, totalling approximately 31,000 pages. These documents include CIA memos, FBI reports, and diplomatic cables, shedding light on long-speculated aspects of the Kennedy assassination.
This release follows an executive order Trump signed soon after taking office, prompting the FBI to unearth thousands of additional documents related to the 1963 Dallas shooting.
Historians, researchers, and conspiracy theorists have long sought a full understanding of the events surrounding JFK’s death. While many experts believe the newly available files may not drastically alter the existing historical narrative, the lingering public fascination and widespread belief that the full truth remains undisclosed are expected to fuel renewed scrutiny and debate. Among the key revelations, the documents provide detailed accounts of assassin Lee Harvey Oswald’s movements before the assassination.
