US President Donald Trump has suggested that Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President John F. Kennedy in 1963, may not have acted alone.
His remarks, made during an interview with radio host Clay Travis, reignite longstanding debates over one of America’s most scrutinised historical events. When asked directly whether he believed Oswald was solely responsible for Kennedy’s killing, Trump replied:
I do, and I always felt that. Of course, he was… helped.
Trump also downplayed the significance of recently declassified JFK files, describing their contents as “somewhat unspectacular” and unlikely to reveal “anything earth-shattering.” Still, he acknowledged that the public should draw its own conclusions.
Last week, the Trump administration released roughly 80,000 pages of previously classified documents related to the assassination. While the files have not substantiated major conspiracy theories, they have reinvigorated discussions about potential undisclosed details.
The FBI and Justice Department have long maintained that Oswald acted alone, a conclusion upheld by official investigations, including the Warren Commission. Yet public skepticism persists, fueled by Oswald’s own denial before his murder by Jack Ruby just two days after Kennedy’s death.
Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, remains a pivotal event in American history. Decades later, the case continues to inspire speculation, with polls indicating that a majority of Americans believe in some form of conspiracy.
Trump’s comments come amid heightened scrutiny of government secrecy and historical transparency. His administration’s release of the JFK files fulfills a 1992 congressional mandate but also aligns with his broader skepticism toward official narratives.
