President Donald Trump has weighed in once again on one of the most enduring mysteries in American history—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. While he reaffirmed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald pulled the trigger, he also suggested the possibility that Oswald may not have acted alone.
During an in-flight interview aboard Air Force One, Trump spoke with Clay Travis, founder of the conservative website OutKick, covering a variety of topics—including the controversial killing of JFK in 1963. When asked whether he believed Oswald was solely responsible for the assassination, Trump responded without hesitation.
“I do,” he stated. “I do, and I’ve always felt that.”
But he didn’t rule out other possibilities. “Of course, was he helped?” he asked, leaving room for speculation that others may have played a role behind the scenes.
For decades, theories have swirled about potential conspiracies, with speculation pointing to involvement from organizations like the CIA, the Mafia, the Cuban government, or even the KGB. Despite countless investigations, the official record still states that Oswald acted alone.
The topic came up in the interview because Trump made a significant move during his presidency to declassify long-secret government files related to Kennedy’s assassination. His administration ordered the release of 80,000 previously withheld documents, which had been locked away due to their sensitive nature. Trump’s directive ensured the records would be made public without redactions.
However, those expecting shocking revelations were left disappointed. The documents, while historically valuable, did not offer any groundbreaking evidence regarding the assassination itself. Instead, their release sparked controversy for another reason—several personal Social Security numbers were accidentally exposed.
Addressing the release, Trump admitted the files weren’t as explosive as some had hoped.
“I think the papers have turned out to be somewhat simple, and maybe that’s a good thing,” he told Travis.
But Trump’s push for transparency extended beyond the JFK case.
During his time in office, he issued an executive order to declassify and release government records on several other high-profile and often-debated events. These included federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, and even the September 11 attacks.
The move was part of Trump’s broader effort to increase government accountability and give the American people access to historical records that had been hidden from public view for decades.
While the newly released JFK files may not have solved the lingering questions surrounding the case, Trump’s comments—and his decision to release the documents—have ensured that the debate over Kennedy’s assassination is far from over.
