On March 18, 2025, the Trump administration released tens of thousands of pages of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, following an executive order to declassify such records.

The FBI and the Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, despite ongoing speculation about a larger conspiracy surrounding the assassination.

Experts suggest that while there is significant public interest in the newly released files, they may not contain any groundbreaking revelations regarding the assassination.

Philip Shenon, an author, noted that while the documents might not reveal major new insights, thorough examination will take time for researchers to uncover any significant findings.

Larry J. Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, emphasized that understanding the full significance of the newly released documents will require considerable time and effort.

The New York Times reported that the released documents lack a clear organizational structure, complicating navigation through the files, which vary in length and detail.

Included in the documents are insights into Cold War dynamics and U.S. interventions in Latin America, particularly against Fidel Castro, revealing the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during that era.

Concerns have been raised by Martin Luther King Jr.'s family about the potential exposure of FBI attempts to discredit him with the release of related documents.

Expert reactions to the release have been mixed, with some criticizing it for exposing sensitive personal information, while others praised it as a step towards transparency.

Social media reactions indicated that Trump's supporters might be disappointed if the documents do not contain substantial revelations, predicting claims of 'Deep State' interference if expectations are unmet.

Historian Alice L. George expressed skepticism that these records would resolve ongoing questions about the assassination, highlighting the challenges of uncovering truths when key figures are deceased.

Polling data revealed that among those surveyed, 20% believed Oswald conspired with the U.S. government and 16% thought he collaborated with the CIA.