Trump Unveils 80,000 Pages of Classified JFK Assassination Documents Today
Former President Donald Trump has announced the release of 80,000 pages of classified documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination, scheduled for release today, March 18, 2025.
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The comprehensive release, organized by former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, promises complete transparency without government redactions. Trump announced via Truth Social: "Americans deserve to know the truth. No more secrets, no more cover-ups."
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The documents are expected to reveal:
- Previously classified CIA and FBI communications about Lee Harvey Oswald
- Potential foreign government involvement
- Secret testimonies from government officials
- Internal discussions about information restrictions
These files, originally scheduled for release in 2017 under the JFK Records Act of 1992, were delayed by both Trump and Biden administrations citing national security concerns. Today's release fulfills Trump's campaign promise and challenges government secrecy.
The documents will be accessible through a government portal, allowing historians, journalists, and researchers to examine:
- Intelligence operations surrounding Oswald
- Possible Cuban and Soviet connections
- Witness testimonies questioning the Warren Commission
- Details about potential cover-ups
While transparency advocates celebrate this release, some government officials warn of potential diplomatic and national security implications. This disclosure could significantly impact our understanding of the November 22, 1963 assassination and subsequent investigation.
Experts will analyze these records to verify or debunk long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding one of American history's most controversial events. The release timing also aligns with Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, reinforcing his stance against government secrecy.