Trump Administration Publishes Extensive RFK Assassination Records

Over 60,000 pages concerning the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy were unveiled by the federal government on Wednesday evening. This marks the second significant release of files tied to the 1968 murder.

President Trump authorized this release back in January, a decision supported by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the senator's son, who has expressed doubts over the guilt of his father's supposed assassin.

According to official statements, these documents had languished in storage across various government agencies for many years without being digitally accessible or available to the public. Now, thanks to efforts led by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, they are digitized and publicly posted.

Gabbard highlighted on Truth Social that this publication is a pivotal step toward offering complete transparency, unveiling truths, and sharing them with the public.

President Trump has also committed to releasing records pertaining to President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination and the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although some JFK-related documents made it to the public in March, the MLK files have yet to be disclosed.

Insights from the RFK Files—Any New Revelations?

The records published by ODNI include previously unseen aspects of the FBI's inquiry into RFK's murder—such as discussions from various FBI branches on potential leads, internal progress reports, and more.

Additionally, these documents feature recordings of interviews conducted by Los Angeles police with Sirhan and other witnesses of the 1968 shooting.

It remains uncertain if these files will shed new light on the assassination story of Robert F. Kennedy.

The investigation into Kennedy's assassination has roots primarily in Los Angeles, carried out by local authorities. Previously, many associated documents were publicly available in California's state archives, though some newly released files were handed to the LAPD during the original investigation.

Highlights from Last Month's RFK File Release

In a prior drop, the government released 10,000 records on Kennedy. The revelations included Sirhan's handwritten notes, one indicating his intention to eliminate RFK similarly to his brother, along with FBI memos, crime scene photos, autopsy images, and testimony transcripts.

These earlier files intermittently reference enduring conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination, such as claims of a female suspect in a polka-dot dress or mysterious assertions of 'we shot him.' However, the presence of these individuals is contested by other witness accounts.

Much of what those documents contained was not new to the public.

Who Took RFK's Life—And What Does RFK Jr. Believe?

Sirhan was convicted for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, who was campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination at the time. Caught soon after the incident, he was 24 years old. Sirhan has had inconsistent claims—sometimes admitting the crime with motives linked to Kennedy's stance on Israel, while at other times, he protests innocence or claims amnesia.

For decades, Sirhan has been in a California prison, with several parole bids denied. Despite a parole board's recommendation for his release, Governor Gavin Newsom decided otherwise.

The assassination case has long intrigued the public, as some critics argue Sirhan wasn't the true killer or suggest a larger conspiracy, driven by contradicting witness accounts and extra bullet allegations. Others steadfastly assert he acted alone.

Among the skeptics is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was a teenager when his father died. He has voiced his belief in Sirhan's innocence, even meeting him in prison to advocate for his 2021 parole attempt.

Despite RFK Jr.'s assertions, other Kennedy family members oppose Sirhan's release.