After decades of anticipation, approximately 10,000 pages of records concerning the 1968 assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy have been released to the public. This significant disclosure was made possible by an executive order from President Donald Trump, aiming to declassify remaining federal records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The documents were made available through the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s website, marking a pivotal moment in transparency and historical inquiry.
The newly released files, totaling 229, include many documents that had never been digitized, having been stored in federal facilities for decades. The release grants the American public unprecedented access to the government’s investigation into the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, providing insights that had been shrouded in secrecy for nearly 60 years.
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, emphasized the importance of the release by stating that it allows for a long-overdue examination of the facts surrounding the assassination. Gabbard highlighted the leadership of President Trump in facilitating this transparency, which she believes is crucial for uncovering the truth.
President Trump, known for his advocacy of transparency, ordered the disclosure of these high-profile assassination documents, reflecting his ongoing skepticism of government intelligence agencies. This move opens the door for increased public scrutiny and potential reevaluation of the conclusions reached by institutions like the CIA and the FBI.
Among those who welcomed the release was Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and son of the late senator. Kennedy praised both President Trump and Gabbard for their dedication and efforts in releasing the files. He views this step as essential to rebuilding trust in the American government, underscoring the importance of transparency in democratic governance.