CIA Releases Thousands of Pages of Declassified Documents on RFK Assassination
The CIA has declassified over 1,450 pages of documents related to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, fulfilling a commitment to transparency.
CBS NewsCIA releases 54 declassified documents related to RFK assassination
Associated PressRobert F. Kennedy met with the CIA after a trip to the Soviet Union, newly declassified files show
Daily CallerCIA Releases Files On Senator RFK’s Assassination
NewsmaxCIA Releases 1,000-Plus Pages on RFK Assassination
Overview
The CIA released over 1,450 pages of documents regarding Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, fulfilling a transparency commitment by President Trump.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe emphasized the importance of these documents for public interest and historical understanding.
Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968, after winning the California Democrat primary, with new files indicating a CIA meeting.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also declassified over 60,000 pages related to the RFK assassination, expanding public access to information.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the CIA's release as a vital step toward rebuilding trust in the government and understanding historical events.
Analysis
Emphasizes the release of declassified documents regarding the assassinations of RFK, JFK, and MLK.