Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald was responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy but hinted that the infamous gunman may not have acted alone.
During an interview aboard Air Force One, Trump told conservative website OutKick that he has “always” believed in the official conclusion that Oswald killed Kennedy. However, he left room for speculation, asking, “Of course, was he helped?”
The question came as Trump directed his administration to release approximately 80,000 documents related to the Kennedy assassination investigation. These files had previously been withheld due to their sensitive nature, but Trump ordered their release without redactions.
The newly released documents did not provide any groundbreaking revelations regarding the assassination. However, they did expose several individuals’ Social Security numbers, raising privacy concerns.
Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. While the official investigation determined that Oswald acted alone, conspiracy theories have long suggested that powerful entities including the U.S. government, the Mafia, the CIA, and even the Soviet KGB—may have played a role.
Trump’s decision to declassify the files aligns with his broader efforts to release information related to high-profile historical events. His administration has also ordered the disclosure of documents tied to the federal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the killing of Robert F. Kennedy, and the September 11 attacks.
Despite the intrigue surrounding the Kennedy files, Trump downplayed their significance. “I think the papers have turned out to be somewhat unspectacular, and maybe that’s a good thing,” he told OutKick.
The release of these documents has reignited debate over the JFK assassination, with many experts arguing that the official findings remain unchanged. However, for those who believe in a larger conspiracy, Trump’s comments have added fuel to decades-old speculation.
While the files may not provide definitive proof of any hidden plot, they ensure that the discussion surrounding one of America’s most infamous political assassinations continues.
