Are powerful forces within our government still keeping JFK assassination secrets hidden? Tucker Carlson’s explosive claims about Senator Tom Cotton blocking access to classified Kennedy files has ignited new controversy about what Americans still don’t know after 60 years.
At a glance:
• The FBI recently discovered 2,400 previously undisclosed records related to JFK’s assassination
• Tucker Carlson alleges Republican Senator Tom Cotton impeded efforts to access classified JFK files
• Over 5 million pages of assassination records exist, but approximately 3,000 files remain partially classified
• President Trump signed an Executive Order to declassify documents related to JFK, RFK, and MLK assassinations
• Some Republican senators are pushing for the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents as well
New Revelations Spark Renewed Interest
The FBI’s recent discovery of 2,400 previously undisclosed records related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has reignited public interest in one of America’s most enduring mysteries. These records are now being transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for declassification under federal mandates established in the 1990s.
Tucker Carlson’s bombshell claims about government secrecy surrounding the JFK files have added fuel to concerns about deep state obstruction. During an appearance on Chris Cuomo’s podcast, Carlson alleged that Republican Senator Tom Cotton actively worked to prevent access to critical assassination files, raising questions about what might be hidden in those documents.
Trump’s Declassification Efforts Meet Resistance
President Donald Trump previously signed an Executive Order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. Despite this directive, significant portions of the JFK files remain classified, with intelligence agencies citing national security concerns.
Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” raised important questions about the newly discovered documents: “If they are really new assassination documents, then it raises a whole bunch of questions about how they were missed for all of these years.” The discovery suggests possible deliberate concealment of evidence that could contradict the Warren Commission’s conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
Several Republican senators have voiced support for greater transparency beyond just the JFK files. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) stated he’d “like to see” the Jeffrey Epstein files as well.
Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Steve Daines have also expressed support for releasing the Epstein documents. Senator Cruz responded “absolutely” when asked if he supported full disclosure.
Hidden Truths and Continuing Questions
Despite the FBI’s newfound transparency, approximately 3,000 JFK-related files have still not been fully released to the public. The collection was supposed to be fully opened by 2017, but certain records continue to be withheld due to alleged national security concerns.
Larry Schnapf, an adjunct professor at New York Law School who appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show, has analyzed the nearly 13,000 documents related to the JFK assassination released under pressure. The CIA’s surveillance of Oswald remains a significant focus, with evidence suggesting intelligence agencies knew far more about the assassin than they initially disclosed.
The assassination continues to fuel conspiracy theories as Americans recognize the implausibility of the official narrative. Previous document releases have detailed intelligence operations and Oswald’s activities, including visits to Soviet and Cuban embassies, but critical information about what intelligence agencies knew before and after the assassination remains heavily redacted.
