Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the late senator Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, has praised former President Donald Trump’s decision to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The move has reignited discussions about these historical events, which have long been surrounded by speculation and conspiracy theories.
Trump’s Order to Declassify Assassination Records
Trump’s executive order calls for the release of classified documents related to these three high-profile assassinations. While millions of records have already been made public, some crucial details remain redacted or classified. The order does not mean an immediate release; instead, the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General must prepare a plan for declassification and present it to Trump within 15 to 45 days.
Many believe that the continued secrecy surrounding these files has fueled doubts about the official versions of the events. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has long questioned the details of his father’s assassination and sees this declassification as a step toward truth and justice.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Reaction
Kennedy Jr. expressed his support for Trump’s decision, emphasizing that withholding information prevents citizens from making informed decisions and fully participating in democracy. He believes that revealing the truth behind these assassinations can help reclaim the vision of America that his father, uncle, and Martin Luther King Jr. had fought for.
Quoting his uncle, John F. Kennedy, Kennedy Jr. highlighted the importance of transparency:
“The very word ‘secrecy’ is repugnant in a free and open society… We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and unwarranted concealment of pertinent facts far outweighed the dangers which are cited to justify it.”
Mixed Reactions from the Kennedy Family
Not all members of the Kennedy family support Trump’s declassification order. John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, criticized the decision, arguing that it politicizes JFK’s legacy. He stated that declassification should not be used as a political tool and accused Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation about the JFK assassination.
Schlossberg also challenged RFK Jr. to revisit the newly released files on public platforms, including Joe Rogan’s podcast, where RFK Jr. had previously speculated about the assassination. He claimed that the documents would disprove RFK Jr.’s theories.
A Look at the Three Assassinations
John F. Kennedy Assassination (November 22, 1963)
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in an open-roofed car during a presidential motorcade. Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested for the murder but was killed two days later by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. The Warren Commission concluded that Oswald and Ruby acted alone, but many believe the assassination involved a larger conspiracy, possibly involving the CIA or foreign governments like Cuba.
Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination (April 4, 1968)
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, while standing on the balcony of his motel. James Earl Ray, an escaped fugitive, confessed to the crime and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. However, Ray later recanted, claiming he had been set up by a mysterious figure named Raoul. Some theories suggest the involvement of the FBI or other entities in King’s death.
Robert F. Kennedy Assassination (June 5, 1968)
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles after winning the California Democratic primary. Sirhan Sirhan was convicted of the murder, but doubts remain about whether he was the sole shooter.
Some witnesses claimed that the fatal shot came from behind RFK’s head, while Sirhan was in front of him. Some evidence, including an audio recording, suggests a second gunman may have been involved.
Trump’s decision to declassify assassination records has reignited debates about these historic events. While Robert F. Kennedy Jr. welcomes the move as a step toward transparency and justice, other members of the Kennedy family view it as a political maneuver.
The official narratives of these assassinations have been questioned for decades, and the release of classified files could provide long-awaited answers—or further fuel speculation. Whether the documents reveal new truths or reaffirm the official accounts, their declassification is a significant moment in American history.
