In a bold move toward government transparency, the Trump administration announced Friday the release of approximately 10,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. This historic disclosure, ordered by President Donald J. Trump shortly after his inauguration, fulfills a key promise to shed light on one of the most tragic and debated moments in American history.
BREAKING: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Declassifies 10,000 pages of Records Related to the Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
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The effort, spearheaded by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in collaboration with the National Archives, reflects President Trump’s commitment to restoring trust in government by making long-hidden records accessible to the American people. The documents, now available online with minimal redactions to protect personal information like Social Security numbers, mark the first tranche of what could be a broader release. Gabbard revealed that an additional 50,000 pages of related files were recently discovered in CIA and FBI warehouses, with agencies actively working to process and disclose these materials.
“Nearly six decades after the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American public deserves to know the truth,” Gabbard said in a statement. “President Trump’s leadership has made this possible, and I am grateful for the trust he has placed in my team to deliver on his vision of maximum transparency.”
🚨 NEW: The first tranche of files related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy is now available online at https://t.co/VUbDdS5Ljj.
This release fulfills part of President Trump’s maximum transparency promise in Executive Order 14176. pic.twitter.com/rkNeUIENAs
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The release has garnered support from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the late senator’s son, who has long questioned the official narrative surrounding his father’s death. Kennedy Jr., who was just 14 at the time of the assassination, has publicly expressed doubts about the guilt of Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of the murder. In 2021, Kennedy Jr. met with Sirhan in prison and supported his bid for parole, a stance that diverged from some of his siblings. Sirhan, arrested at the scene of the crime at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, has given conflicting accounts of his actions, at times admitting guilt and at others claiming no memory of the event.
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While the release of these documents is a significant step, experts caution that they may not provide definitive answers. Much of the investigation into Kennedy’s death was conducted by local authorities in Los Angeles, with records from that probe and a parallel FBI investigation already available in California’s state archives. It remains uncertain whether these newly declassified federal records will reveal groundbreaking insights or simply fuel existing speculation about the case.
Nearly 60 years after the tragic assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the American people will, for the first time, have the opportunity to review the federal government’s investigation thanks to @POTUS leadership and commitment to maximum transparency.… pic.twitter.com/Wvy2fkS9Ai
— DNI Tulsi Gabbard (@DNIGabbard) April 18, 2025
The Kennedy assassination has long been a lightning rod for controversy. Some, including Kennedy Jr., have pointed to inconsistencies in eyewitness accounts and alleged forensic evidence, such as the number of bullets at the crime scene, to argue that Sirhan may not have acted alone—or may not even be the true culprit. Others maintain that the evidence against Sirhan, who linked his actions to Kennedy’s support for Israel, is conclusive. Despite a 2021 parole board recommendation for Sirhan’s release, California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected the bid, ensuring Sirhan remains incarcerated.
This disclosure is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to unseal records related to pivotal moments in American history. In March, the administration released declassified files on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and it has pledged to make public documents concerning the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These actions underscore President Trump’s determination to confront longstanding questions about government secrecy and restore public confidence in federal institutions.
As the nation awaits further releases, the declassification of these records stands as a testament to the administration’s resolve to prioritize truth and accountability. For conservatives, this move aligns with a commitment to limited government and the belief that the American people have a right to access the full scope of their history—no matter how complex or contentious.
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