President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the public release of classified documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The order includes thousands of documents that have been kept classified for decades.
As a gesture, President Trump requested that the Sharpie pen he used to sign the order be delivered to Kennedy’s nephew, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as a memento. RFK Jr. has been a vocal advocate for the full release of documents related to his uncle’s assassination, as well as his father's, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.
RFK Jr. has publicly questioned the official accounts of both assassinations, suggesting that there has been a cover-up by the government regarding JFK's death in Dallas. He has also expressed doubts about the conviction of Sirhan B. Sirhan for his father's assassination in 1968.
In his efforts to push for transparency, RFK Jr. has engaged with Trump advisers, urging the president to use his executive authority to release all remaining records related to the assassinations. President Trump's decision to release the documents comes after these discussions and reflects a step towards greater transparency in these historical events.
RFK Jr.'s persistent advocacy for the release of these documents underscores the ongoing interest and debate surrounding the Kennedy assassinations, shedding light on a chapter of American history that continues to captivate the public's attention.
