CIA Releases Declassified Files on RFK Assassination
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has made public 54 declassified files related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
This release is part of a broader compliance with a directive from President Trump, who ordered the additional declassification of 1,450 pages of documents. These materials were published on January 23.
In a statement, CIA Director John Ratcliffe emphasized that this release aligns with President Trump’s commitment to transparency and aims to provide valuable information to the public. He expressed pride in sharing crucial work with Americans on such an important topic.
The release stems from a coordinated effort initiated under Trump’s direction and managed by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tarsi Gabbard, in collaboration with various agencies including the CIA, Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and the National Archives.
Gabbard remarked that, almost six decades post-assassination, Americans would have their first chance to review the federal investigations. This move was framed as a step towards transparency and trust in government.
Ratcliffe acknowledged the teamwork across the intelligence community, stating they have identified, reviewed, and digitized these documents. He pledged continued cooperation to uphold the promise of transparency.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., involved with the U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, remarked that opening access to these documents is vital for rebuilding trust in the government. He commended President Trump for his commitment and thanked Gabbard and Ratcliffe for their persistence in making the documents accessible.
With this latest disclosure, the total number of declassified CIA documents related to various subjects has exceeded 200, totaling nearly 5,000 pages.
On April 18, Gabbard announced that over 10,000 pages were declassified in connection to the RFK assassination. These records are now available to the public through the National Archives.
This release followed an executive order from President Trump that instructed Gabbard and Attorney General Pam Bondy to devise a plan for disclosing relevant documents concerning the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
