In a significant development following President Donald Trump’s executive order to declassify all remaining documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the FBI has uncovered approximately 2,400 records previously undisclosed to the public. These documents, totaling around 14,000 pages, were supposed to have been transferred to the JFK Assassination Records Review Board and the National Archives in compliance with the 1992 JFK Records Act but were never submitted.
The discovery was made after President Trump’s January 23, 2025, executive order mandating the release of all assassination-related records. The White House was informed of these newly found documents when the Office of the Director of National Intelligence presented its plan for disclosing the remaining files.
Jefferson Morley, vice president of the Mary Ferrell Foundation, which maintains the largest online collection of JFK assassination records, emphasized the importance of this find. He noted that the FBI’s actions indicate a shift towards greater transparency, stating, “The FBI is finally saying, ‘Let’s respond to the president’s order,’ instead of keeping the secrecy going.”
While the content of these newly discovered records remains unknown, their release is anticipated to provide deeper insights into the events surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963. This move aligns with ongoing efforts to address decades-long conspiracy theories and public skepticism by promoting transparency and openness.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has been progressively releasing JFK-related documents over the years. As of 2022, approximately 97% of the roughly 5 million pages were public, but around 3,000 documents remained classified, and another 30,000 had redactions. President Trump’s recent executive order aims to make all remaining files public, fulfilling his longstanding promise for full disclosure.
This discovery marks a pivotal step in uncovering historical truths and underscores the government’s commitment to transparency regarding one of the most scrutinized events in American history.