President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has finally declassified the first set of files related to John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination.
Earlier reports indicated that the DOJ’s National Security Division ordered an urgent review of hundreds of documents per attorney. This happened just hours after President Trump confirmed their long-awaited release.
Official Announcement: Full Access to JFK Records
Following Trump’s directive on March 17, 2025, all classified records from the JFK Assassination Records Collection are now public.
The National Archives worked with federal agencies to comply with Executive Order 14176. As of March 18, 2025, these documents are available:
- Online via a dedicated webpage.
- In person at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland.
- In analog formats, with ongoing efforts to digitize and upload more files.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s Statement
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard reaffirmed President Trump’s commitment to transparency. She highlighted the importance of restoring public trust in the Intelligence Community (IC).
This release includes files related to:
- President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
- Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.
Trump’s Executive Order 14176 states that withholding JFK-related documents no longer serves the public interest. As a result, he ordered their full release, with no redactions, on March 18, 2025.
Where to Access the JFK Files
DNI Gabbard instructed the Intelligence Community to provide unedited records to the National Archives. These files are now accessible:
- Online at https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/release-2025
- In person at the National Archives in College Park, MD.
- Via updates on X (@DNIGabbard) and Truth Social (@DN/TulsiGabbard).
Physical-only documents are being digitized and will soon be available online.
Scope of the Document Release
This release includes 80,000 pages of previously classified documents. All records are uncensored, except those restricted due to:
- Court orders.
- Grand jury secrecy laws.
- Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code.
The DOJ is working to unseal these files quickly. Many were already reviewed in past grand jury hearings, so most of the information is not new.
How Many Files Are Available Now?
As of today, 1,123 files have been published on the DOJ’s archive website.
Link from the website: https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/release-2025
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