Trump to Release 80,000 Pages on JFK Assassination

Former President Donald Trump is set to release 80,000 pages of documents related to the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy, aiming to fulfill a campaign pledge on transparency. The files, scheduled for release on March 18, could offer new insights into one of the most scrutinized events in American history.

Trump’s order prompted the FBI to uncover thousands of previously unseen documents on Kennedy’s assassination, though experts remain skeptical about any major revelations. Official accounts maintain that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, shooting Kennedy from a book depository window. However, public skepticism persists, with many Americans believing the assassination was part of a larger conspiracy.

One of the key areas of interest in the documents is the CIA’s knowledge of Oswald before the assassination. Some files may shed light on his trip to Mexico City six weeks before the killing, where he visited the Soviet embassy. Questions remain about what U.S. intelligence agencies knew at the time and whether they withheld information.

Trump has emphasized the significance of the release, stating, “People have been waiting decades for this. It’s going to be very interesting.” While the files may not dramatically change the historical record, they could provide further clarity on longstanding questions surrounding one of America’s most debated assassinations.