The release of numerous records related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to declassify information on historical events. The U.S. National Archives has made over 10,000 pages of these documents publicly available following an order from President Donald Trump. This initiative is part of a broader campaign by the administration to bring transparency to the assassinations of prominent American figures.
The National Archives had previously disclosed records concerning the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, who was killed in 1963, a few years before his brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The recent release aims to further illuminate these pivotal moments in American history.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the senator’s son, emphasized the importance of making these documents public, stating that it is a crucial step towards rebuilding trust in the government. He has expressed the belief that his father was killed by multiple gunmen, a view that contradicts official reports.
In addition to these efforts, the Trump administration has committed to declassifying records related to the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. However, the National Archives has not provided a timeline for the release of these files or any additional documents pertaining to the Kennedy assassinations.