Overview
- President Trump ordered the declassification of assassination archives for JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr., with the first RFK files released on April 18, 2025.
- The initial release includes 10,000 pages of documents and graphic autopsy photos, with 50,000 more pages to follow from FBI and CIA archives.
- Kerry Kennedy publicly opposed the release of the photos, citing emotional harm to the family, while her brother Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supported full transparency despite personal reservations.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who doubts the official version of his father's assassination, does not expect the files to confirm his theory of CIA involvement.
- DNI Tulsi Gabbard defended the release, emphasizing the public's right to know, while preparations continue for the imminent publication of MLK Jr. assassination records.