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In a bold move that many have been eagerly awaiting, the former president has announced he will unleash a tidal wave of information on the Kennedy assassination, releasing a whopping 80,000 pages of files that have been gathering dust for decades. With the presence of humor, Trump mused about the sheer volume of reading material the public would soon have, assuring everyone that there would be no redactions to hold them back. This declaration came just a day before the scheduled release at the iconic Kennedy Center, proving that the former commander-in-chief remains committed to delivering on his promises—even the ones from six years ago.
Trump’s two-time commitment to the Kennedy files is a testament to his penchant for holding government accountable. On the campaign trail, he talked about this very issue, reiterating his promise to unearth the truth behind one of the most infamous events in American history. Remarkably, this wasn’t even a prominent promise for his supporters—yet, it’s taken on a life of its own, inciting widespread anticipation. Naturally, the modern-day digital town square was ablaze with excitement, making plans to dive into what Trump insists is “very interesting” content that challenges the official narrative long propagated by the establishment.
Trump to release 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files, calls contents ‘very interesting’https://t.co/HicKijXwgY pic.twitter.com/ll1zomQIs2
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) March 17, 2025
Earlier this year, Trump didn’t just mention these files in passing. He signed an executive order directing his administration to expedite the release of not just the Kennedy materials, but also documents related to the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. His strategy is as clear as day: to shred the layers of bureaucracy that continue to obscure the truth. Within a short window, the Justice Department and national intelligence officials will be given the tasks of plotting out the public’s right to know. After all, the American people have been dabbling in conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination ever since it occurred.
Let’s face it: the idea that 65% of the American public believes there was a conspiracy behind Kennedy’s assassination is more than just idle chatter. The generations-long suspicion surrounding Oswald’s “patsy” claim and the immediate murder of him by Jack Ruby raises more questions than it answers. The 1964 Warren Commission’s conclusion that Oswald acted alone hasn’t quite cut through the skepticism—especially when the government itself has been less than transparent. Perhaps there’s a good reason people are so ready to entertain wild theories about an omnipotent government conspiracy.
Despite the past delays and redactions that stained earlier attempts at transparency, Trump’s recent executive order is a clear shot across the bow to anyone still hiding in the shadows. The world of political intrigue and conspiracy now has a chance to confront “official” narratives head-on. By claiming these records are overdue, Trump is positioning himself as the champion of an informed citizenry. After years of heavily redacted documents, Americans are finally being invited to examine the truth themselves—and it’s about time they’re given the chance.
