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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
CIA Unveils 54 New Files On RFK Assassination
The Central Intelligence Agency has released a new batch of documents related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, claiming the move fulfills a directive from President Donald Trump for 'maximum transparency.' According to a June 12 press release from CIA Director John Ratcliffe, the agency declassified 54 documents—totaling more than 1,450 pages—that it says had not been made public before. The documents, now available on CIA's and the National Archives websites, reportedly include material describing Kennedy's contacts with the agency following his trip to the Soviet Union, as well as internal correspondence around the time of his assassination in Los Angeles. Ratcliffe framed the release as a major step in carrying out Trump's Executive Order 14176, which directed the intelligence community to release all remaining classified records tied to the deaths of both President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Ratcliffe said the CIA's actions 'shine light on information that serves the public interest.' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who coordinated the inter-agency effort, called the declassification 'an important step' toward public accountability. She credited analysts at CIA, ODNI, and the National Archives for what she described as painstaking work to locate and digitize files that 'have never been released publicly before.' Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the late senator's son and current Secretary of Health and Human Services, applauded the release, calling it 'a necessary step toward restoring trust in American government.' He also praised Trump, Gabbard, and Ratcliffe for what he described as 'dogged efforts' to uncover the full story of his father's death. The documents represent a major tranche of RFK-related records released under the Trump-era transparency initiative. According to the press release, the total number of CIA documents on the subject is more than 200 and nearly 5,000 pages. The agency said additional releases may follow. The CIA presser did not elaborate on the specific contents of the newly released files or whether they contained any new revelations regarding Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, supposedly by Sirhan Sirhan in 1968. This case has long generated speculation, including theories of a second shooter or intelligence involvement. Sirhan, a Palestinian immigrant, has consistently claimed he has no memory of the event. The new documents are now available online at and
Express Tribune
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JFK files released: Over 1,100 new documents shed light on assassination conspiracy theories
On March 18, 2025, the U.S. National Archives released 1,123 newly declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The release follows a directive from President Donald Trump under Executive Order 14176, aimed at achieving full transparency regarding the JFK Assassination Records Collection. These files, previously withheld for national security reasons, are now available online and in physical formats at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. The newly disclosed documents include FBI and CIA reports, intelligence memos, and witness statements, shedding fresh light on key aspects of the case. Some records provide further details on Lee Harvey Oswald's activities before and after the assassination, including his interactions with Soviet and Cuban officials just weeks prior to Kennedy's death. Other documents discuss CIA surveillance efforts and intelligence reports that have fueled speculation about potential involvement of foreign governments, organized crime, and even a second shooter. The release reignites longstanding debates surrounding Kennedy's assassination, with many researchers and historians examining whether these files alter the official narrative that Oswald acted alone. The information also revisits theories related to the possibility of a second gunman positioned on the grassy knoll, as suggested by previous investigations. While the documents may not provide a definitive answer to the case, they contribute to renewed public scrutiny of one of America's most controversial historical events. As analysts continue to comb through the files, the revelations could reshape public perception of the assassination and its impact on U.S. history. The records are accessible to the public via the National Archives website and will continue to be digitized for broader availability.
