Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy, stating that he has always believed Lee Harvey Oswald was responsible for the president’s death.
However, he also suggested that Oswald might have had help in carrying out the assassination, sparking further speculation about a possible conspiracy.
Trump’s Comments on the Assassination
In an interview with Outkick founder Clay Travis aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked whether he believed Oswald acted alone in the killing of JFK. Trump responded affirmatively, saying, “I do.
And I’ve always felt that, but of course, was he helped?” His remarks come amid ongoing discussions and theories about the involvement of other parties in Kennedy’s assassination.
The Long-Standing Debate Over Oswald’s Role
The official stance from the Justice Department has always been that Oswald acted alone.
On November 22, 1963, Oswald shot President Kennedy from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas.
However, Oswald’s infamous claim of being a “patsy” before he was killed just two days later has fueled doubts about the true nature of the assassination.
Over the years, many conspiracy theories have emerged, with various groups, including the Mafia, the CIA, the KGB, and even the U.S. government itself, being named as potential accomplices.
Trump’s Efforts to Uncover the Truth
In a bid to shed more light on the mysterious circumstances surrounding Kennedy’s death, Trump ordered the release of more than 2,000 classified documents related to the assassination.
The newly released files contain typewritten reports and handwritten notes spanning several decades, including some intriguing revelations.
One notable document detailed a claim by a CIA agent who believed the “deep state” was involved in the assassination.
Another document stated that Oswald, a “poor shot,” was likely not acting alone.
New Revelations Spark Interest
Some of the newly released files have caught the attention of the public.
Among the most discussed documents is a memo about John Garrett Underhill Jr., a CIA informant who claimed that a small group within the CIA was responsible for Kennedy’s death.
He also expressed fear for his life and believed he would have to flee the country.
Less than six months later, Underhill was found dead in his Washington apartment, with the coroner ruling the death a suicide.
Another document revealed that the Soviet Union’s KGB had closely monitored Oswald during his time in the USSR, and that he was considered a poor shot when he practiced target shooting there.
Additionally, a letter from a man named Sergyj Czornonoh, who had been detained by British authorities in 1963, warned about Oswald’s plans to assassinate the president.
Missing Information and Ongoing Speculation
Despite the release of these files, experts point out that some crucial documents remain hidden from the public.
One notable missing piece is the transcript of the first conversation between President Lyndon Johnson and CIA Director John McCone following Kennedy’s assassination.
This document could potentially provide answers about Cuba’s involvement, particularly since President Kennedy had made attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro using CIA resources.
The Warren Commission, which concluded that Oswald acted alone, never fully explored the possibility of outside involvement in the plot.
Further complicating the picture, the recently released documents did not include a significant number of promised files, such as FBI records and IRS documents.
This has led some to question the depth of the government’s commitment to fully unearthing the truth behind Kennedy’s assassination.
A Long Road to Full Transparency
While the latest release of documents is being hailed as a step in the right direction, many experts agree that the complete picture may still be far from clear.
The continued withholding of critical files leaves unanswered questions about the roles of various agencies and individuals in the assassination.
Nevertheless, as more information slowly trickles out, it seems that the mystery of JFK’s death will remain a subject of debate for years to come.