Schweikert Applauds Unveiling of JFK Assassination Secrets

By Matthew Holloway |

The release of over 1,100 previously classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has sparked renewed interest and debate among lawmakers and the public. Congressmen David Schweikert (R-AZ), Tim Burchett (R-TN), and Steve Cohen (D-TN), co-sponsors of the Justice for Kennedy (JFK) Act, hailed this move as a significant step toward transparency. In a statement issued Tuesday, they emphasized the importance of allowing Americans access to critical historical information.

These documents, totaling more than 80,000 pages, are now available, many in unredacted form for the first time. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard noted that the release fulfills a commitment made by former President Donald J. Trump to promote transparency in intelligence operations and government accountability. This initiative also addresses documents related to the assassinations of prominent figures like Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Among the newly disclosed files, a particular document has drawn significant attention. It details the case of CIA employee Gary Underhill, who was found dead in 1967 after alleging the CIA’s involvement in JFK’s assassination. The file reveals Underhill’s distress and fear for his life, stating he confided to friends that a small group within the CIA was responsible for the president’s death. His demise, ruled a suicide by the coroner, raises questions about the agency’s internal dynamics during that tumultuous period.

Congressman Schweikert remarked, “It’s been 61 years since the tragic murder of President Kennedy. A truly functioning republic ensures Americans have access to information, and this moment symbolizes the long-awaited restoration of the people’s trust in the federal government.” He expressed gratitude to the Trump Administration for supporting the Justice for Kennedy Act, which mandates that assassination records be fully unclassified.

Jeff Morley, co-founder and editor of JFK Facts, emphasized the need for further transparency, urging the removal of remaining redactions in the JFK files held by the National Archives. He commended Schweikert’s persistent efforts to push for openness concerning the assassination’s investigation.

The National Archives has announced that more records will be released, with access available both online and in-person at their Maryland location. This move is aimed at alleviating decades of public scrutiny and speculation regarding the event.

Congressman Burchett expressed optimism, stating, “I am happy that after decades of questions from the public and government cover-ups, the American people finally may have answers to the JFK assassination.” Similarly, Congressman Cohen remarked on the significance of making such documents available, emphasizing their potential to provide contextual understanding of the assassinations of the 1960s.

Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com.