The Trump administration’s release of thousands of JFK files has reignited debates over one of America’s darkest moments. Conservative commentator Glenn Beck took matters into his own hands, attempting to recreate Lee Harvey Oswald’s infamous shots. Using a perfect replica of Oswald’s rifle, Beck tested whether Oswald could have fired three times in under 8 seconds from the Texas School Book Depository. The full experiment airs March 26 on BlazeTV, but early findings are raising eyebrows.
Beck’s team discovered during the test. First, the angle of the bullet path didn’t match the Warren Commission’s claims. Second, the car’s movement during the shooting created challenges that cast doubt on Oswald’s supposed marksmanship. “The Warren Commission didn’t mention this,” Beck said. “There’s no way around it.”
The Warren Commission long insisted Oswald acted alone, but Beck’s findings suggest gaps in the official story. Documents from the newly released files reveal the CIA had tracked Oswald for years but labeled him a “poor shot.” A warning about Oswald’s plot to kill JFK was even sent to London authorities before the assassination. Yet somehow, the government failed to act.
Beck’s experiment used a truck to mimic the bumpy terrain of Dealey Plaza, proving how hard it was to hit a moving target. Sharpshooters struggled to replicate Oswald’s shots, further questioning the lone-gunman theory. “If the CIA knew about Oswald, why wasn’t he stopped?” Beck asked. “Incompetence or something worse?”
The JFK files also exposed the CIA’s , including wiretapping and media manipulation. Records show the agency partnered with private companies to push narratives—a tactic conservatives argue mirrors today’s “censorship” of right-wing voices. “The CIA’s playbook hasn’t changed,” said Beck’s researcher Jason Buttrill.
Next week’s BlazeTV special will dive deeper into the CIA’s role. Beck hinted at bombshell evidence involving Lyndon B. Johnson and rogue CIA agents. “The files confirm the agency was out of control then,” he said. “What else have they hidden?”
As Americans await answers, Beck warned against trusting AI summaries of the files. Tools like Grok falsely implicated LBJ and others, spreading conspiracy theories. “Verify everything,” Beck urged. “The truth is buried, but we’re digging.”
With the 2025 release of these documents, many wonder if the deep state’s secrets will finally unravel. Beck’s experiment isn’t just about ballistics—it’s a rallying cry for transparency. “If the government lied about JFK,” he said, “what else are they lying about?”