National Archives Releases Over 63,000 JFK Assassination Documents, Revealing Unredacted Details and Sparking Controversy

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration released over 63,000 pages of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as reported by the National Archives and Records Administration. This release, ordered by President Donald Trump, included approximately 2,200 files posted to the National Archives website. Many documents were released without previous redactions, fueling ongoing conspiracy theories. The collection comprises over 6 million pages, including records, photographs, and recordings, with most released prior to this disclosure. However, the release has been criticized for being disorganized, with raw PDFs lacking summaries or labels. Attorney Mark Zaid noted the release included sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, of individuals involved in the House Select Committee on Assassinations, deeming it unnecessary and unhelpful. Despite the chaotic nature, some new information has emerged, such as a memo detailing the KGB's alleged thoughts on Lee Harvey Oswald. While the majority of JFK documents were already public, these newly released files offer altered or unredacted versions, prompting historians and news outlets to analyze them for potential new insights into the assassination.