The FBI recently uncovered approximately 2,400 previously unrecognized records related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination, coinciding with former President Donald Trump's executive order calling for the declassification of such files. According to a statement issued on Monday, the newly found documents consist of about 14,000 pages and will undergo transfer to the National Archives and Records Administration for the ongoing declassification process. The records were part of an extensive effort initiated by the FBI, which had previously opened the Central Records Complex to enhance the inventory of closed cases across its offices nationwide.

Following his executive order, Trump indicated that this move is crucial for transparency and fulfilling a commitment made during his re-election campaign. He stated, “This is a big one. A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades,” emphasizing the significance of revealing long-hidden records.

Despite the excitement surrounding these discoveries, the contents of the records remain undisclosed for now. Jefferson Morley, vice president of the Mary Ferrell Foundation, remarked, “This is huge. It shows the FBI is taking this seriously,” indicating a notable shift in the Bureau's approach to handling JFK-related documents. Past administrations have faced ongoing criticisms for withholding crucial information concerning Kennedy's assassination, which occurred on November 22, 1963. Its details continue to spark various conspiracy theories and debates.

The JFK Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 mandated the release of assassination-related materials by 2017, a goal that has not been fully achieved due to numerous exemptions and ongoing redactions. In light of this new executive directive, pressure mounts on agencies to facilitate total transparency regarding the previously classified documents.

The public's skepticism towards the official narrative is illustrated by a recent Gallup poll, indicating that 65% of Americans do not accept the Warren Commission's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Speculations regarding the involvement of multiple shooters have been reignited, reinforced by claims from various lawmakers, including the head of a new congressional task force exploring inconsistencies in the JFK case.

As the FBI navigates this process, many are hopeful that the release of these records may shed further light on one of the most controversial moments in American history, challenging long-held narratives and contributing to a broader understanding of past events associated with JFK's assassination.

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