Will John Kennedy’s Files Be Released Before 2026?

There has been a renewed interest in John F. Kennedy’s assassination, as President Donald Trump promised during his 2024 presidential campaign to release all files related to it.

While Joe Biden released many records in 2022, three thousand files were withheld from the public, even though the documents should have been provided due to a 1992 transparency law.

Once comfortable in office, many hope President Trump will fulfill his recent promise and release all documents related to the assassination. So, will John Kennedy’s files be released before 2026? Read on to learn more.

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The Potential Threat to Government Personnel and Informants

According to bookmakers, it is unlikely the John Kennedy files will be released before 2026.

Despite pledging to release the files to the public during his first term in office, President Donald Trump failed to deliver on his promise. During his first term, Trump chose to release only 50,000 files related to JFK’s assassination on November 22, 1963.

Also, as mentioned, Biden chose to withhold thousands of files in 2022 but declassified approximately 15,000 documents.

It is believed the presidents delayed the release of the remaining files due to concern that they could pose a threat to government personnel and informants, as they feature sensitive information, including names and addresses.

However, many experts believe the president cannot justify withholding the documents, stating the information doesn’t pose a threat to US intelligence gathering or national security.

The classified and redacted files may provide the public with more information about Lee Harvey Oswald, the US marine veteran accused of assassinating JFK, and his time in Mexico City.

44 files are likely to provide information on George Joannides, a CIA agent, and the running of his covert program in Cuba, which resulted in his encounter with Lee Harvey Oswald four months before JFK’s assassination.

A Commission to Investigate Assassination Attempts

Donald Trump might be more willing to release John F. Kennedy’s files following an assassination attempt on his life on July 13, 2024.

During a campaign rally in Butler’s Township in Pennsylvania, a bullet was fired at him, grazing his ear. Also, he experienced another assassination attempt in Florida on September 15, 2024.

Trump pledged during his 2024 presidential campaign to create a commission to thoroughly investigate assassination attempts once elected. He stated its primary focus would be on releasing the remaining JFK files.

The Reason Trump Delayed the Release

During an appearance on the podcast All In in 2024, President Trump indicated the CIA is responsible for the delayed release of JFK’s files.

Various trusted advisors, such as Mike Pompeo, the former Secretary of State, reportedly warned against the unveiling due to its potential fallout.

However, Trump believes the classified records aren’t a cause for concern, stating, “I think it is going to be fine to open the rest.”

Classified Documents Continue to Fuel Conspiracy Theories

To this day, JFK’s assassination is one of the most shocking events in US history. Despite the release of thousands of files, the classified and redacted documents continue to fuel various conspiracy theories.

By releasing the remaining files, President Trump has a chance to end many decades of rumors and speculation while allowing the Kennedy family to move on from the tragedy. However, time will tell if Trump fulfills his promise during his second term in office.

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