Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released the first batch of RFK assassination files on Friday.
"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," Gabbard said. She thanked President Trump and RFK’s family for their support.
RFK Jr., now Health and Human Services Secretary, called the release “a necessary step toward restoring trust in American government.” He praised Trump’s “courage” and thanked Gabbard for her relentless work.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted, "RFK Files have been released. Promises Made. Promises Kept."
Gabbard told “FOX and Friends” that 10,000 pages had been released. None had been seen publicly or digitized until now. The documents include government investigations, theories, and State Department discussions.
“The significance of this is huge,” Gabbard said. “We're obviously not stopping here.” She added that her team just found 50,000 more pages tied to RFK's assassination. Over 100 people at the National Archives are scanning for the next release.
“Nearly six decades have passed... these historic files have been hidden... until now,” a White House spokesperson said. They emphasized Trump’s commitment to transparency.
The declassification stems from Trump’s executive order during his second term. It covers the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Back on April 10, Gabbard revealed during a Cabinet meeting that the files were coming. “These have been sitting in boxes in storage for decades,” she told Trump, with RFK Jr. present.
Trump had promised this move on the campaign trail. “It’s been 60 years,” he said. “Time for the American people to know the truth.”