President Donald Trump has ordered the release of approximately 80,000 pages of documents pertaining to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This action fulfills a longstanding promise to declassify records surrounding the tragic event.

The extensive collection, now accessible through the National Archives, includes materials such as Lee Harvey Oswald’s connections to the Soviet Union, CIA operations, and interactions with journalists. Notably, the files shed light on the FBI and CIA’s prior knowledge of Oswald’s threats before the assassination, raising questions about potential lapses in information sharing.

Despite the breadth of information released, experts express skepticism about uncovering revelations that would alter the established understanding of the assassination. Historians anticipate that, while the documents provide detailed accounts of espionage activities and governmental communications, they are unlikely to substantiate conspiracy theories suggesting a cover-up.

The release has sparked varied reactions. Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President Kennedy, criticized CNN’s coverage of the documents, labeling it as “so f–king stupid” and urging focus on more pressing issues.

This extensive declassification effort aligns with Executive Order 14176, signed by President Trump in January 2025, mandating the release of records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.