Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred debate over the assassination of John F. Kennedy, claiming that Lee Harvey Oswald was not the lone shooter. Speaking in an interview with Outkick radio host Clay Travis, Trump shared his belief that while Oswald was responsible for the shooting, he did not act alone.
“I do, and I always felt that,” Trump said when asked whether he thought Oswald killed JFK. “Of course, he was… helped.” His comments reignite long-standing conspiracy theories about potential accomplices in one of the most controversial assassinations in American history.
The Oswald Controversy: What History Says
For decades, the official stance of the Department of Justice has been that Oswald acted alone when he assassinated Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963. However, conspiracy theories have challenged this conclusion, with many questioning whether others were involved.
Oswald, who denied responsibility for the killing, was arrested but never stood trial. Just two days later, he was shot and killed by nightclub owner Jack Ruby, fueling even more speculation about whether a larger plot was at play. Despite numerous investigations, no conclusive evidence has emerged to confirm a second shooter or a larger conspiracy.
What Was in the JFK Assassination Files?
During the interview, Trump also addressed the recent release of thousands of government files related to the JFK assassination. While many expected groundbreaking revelations, Trump downplayed their significance.
“I don’t think there’s anything that’s earth-shattering,” he said, adding that the documents are “somewhat unspectacular.” However, he noted that people can review the files themselves and draw their own conclusions about what really happened on that fateful day in 1963.
The debate over Kennedy’s assassination remains one of the most discussed mysteries in U.S. history, and Trump’s remarks are likely to fuel further speculation about whether the full truth has ever been revealed.
