The long-awaited declassification of JFK assassination files has finally happened, with thousands of pages now available to the public. The Trump administration fulfilled its promise to release all remaining classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. While many expected shocking new details, experts say much of the information was already known.
The newly released files confirm that Lee Harvey Oswald was under surveillance by intelligence agencies before the assassination. One document describes Oswald as a “poor shot” based on Soviet observations at a firing range, raising questions about how he managed to hit his target so precisely. Another document reveals that British authorities were warned about Oswald’s intentions months before the assassination, yet no action was taken.
The files also suggest deeper ties between Oswald’s killer, Jack Ruby, and organized crime. Ruby, a Dallas nightclub owner, was reportedly involved in illegal gambling and racketeering, leading some to believe he was acting on orders when he killed Oswald just days after the assassination. However, the documents also attempt to put one conspiracy theory to rest—there is no clear evidence that Oswald was under KGB control, despite speculation about his time in the Soviet Union.
Despite the declassification, some pages remain redacted, and critics argue that the files don’t offer much new insight. Many of the documents released under Trump’s order appear to be the same as those declassified by the Biden administration in 2023, leading some to question whether the full truth has actually been revealed. For now, the mystery surrounding JFK’s assassination continues to spark debate.
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