In a recent interview with Clay Travis, Donald Trump delved into the contentious topic of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, sparking new debates over a decades-old mystery. With over 2,000 pages of newly released documents, the discussion touched on possible accomplices to Lee Harvey Oswald and the potential involvement of the CIA and organized crime.
Oswald’s Possible Helpers
Donald Trump speculated Lee Harvey Oswald, who is widely believed to have assassinated JFK, may not have acted alone. Trump emphasized his belief with, “‘I do,’ he replied. ‘And I’ve always felt that, but of course, was he helped?’” Persisting theories about co-conspirators, including elements within the CIA, continue to surface as the Justice Department maintains that Oswald acted independently.
Trump says Lee Harvey Oswald was "helped" in JFK assassination https://t.co/QhNLI0amw9
— The Hill (@thehill) March 24, 2025
The new documents released under Trump’s authorization reveal several intriguing details. Some of these papers include claims of CIA involvement and questions about Oswald’s shooting capabilities. Additionally, they suggest that Oswald was monitored by the KGB, further complicating the narrative. The files support many theories, albeit with no groundbreaking revelations, leaving room for interpretation and speculation.
CIA Concerns
One revealing document includes a 1961 memo highlighting concerns about the CIA’s powers, forewarning it could become “a state within a state.” This has reignited discussions about the agency’s role in American politics and potential involvement in the assassination plot. Some crucial files, including transcripts of conversations between Lyndon Johnson and then-CIA Director John McCone, are missing from the documents.
US President #DonaldTrump says he believes the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy was carried out by Lee Harvey Oswald but asked if the gunman had help.https://t.co/jBMmuwtiCn
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) March 23, 2025
“‘JFK’s top adviser — a year after Eisenhower’s 1960 warning — warned the CIA had become \”a state within a state\”.’” – Glenn Greenwald.
Crucial files promised by Trump remain unreleased, including certain FBI and IRS records, leading to dissatisfaction among researchers and theorists. Also of interest is the mysterious death of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, who died while investigating the assassination, raising calls for more investigation into her findings and untimely demise.
Continuing Speculation
The release, while significant, left some wanting as not all anticipated files were revealed. The continued absence of critical records adds further intrigue and speculation to the assassination saga. Despite the mystique surrounding the assassination, analysts and the public are encouraged to draw their “determinations” about Kennedy’s assassin from the data that has come to light.
The discussion of JFK’s assassination remains a poignant reminder of the era’s political turmoil and the enduring quest for transparency in government actions. As the debate continues, so does the public’s interest in one of America’s most enduring mysteries.
Sources:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14529079/Trump-Lee-Harvey-Oswald-help-JFK-files.html
