Kennedy Clan Warring Over Release of Classified JFK Files
The Kennedy family is again at odds with each other over the release of classified files on President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. John F. Kennedy’s grandson, Jack Schlossberg, accused the commander-in-chief of using his grandfather as a “political prop” after President Trump announced that he would release the secret documents.
Schlossberg, who has been known for his erratic tweets, said that the truth about JFK’s assassination is “a lot sadder than the myth – a tragedy that didn’t need to happen.” However, his cousin and JFK’s nephew, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., disagreed, hailing President Trump’s decision to release the files.
RFK Jr., who is a Trump ally and a controversial nominee for secretary of Health and Human Services, said that he is “very grateful” for the release and believes that it will promote greater transparency in the government. The files, which include information about JFK’s brother Robert, who was also assassinated, will be released following President Trump’s announcement.
Schlossberg and RFK Jr. have had a tumultuous relationship in the past, with Schlossberg previously criticizing RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and RFK Jr. accusing Schlossberg of being out of touch with the Kennedy family values.
The debate over the release of the files comes as conspiracy theories surrounding JFK’s assassination continue to persist. Despite numerous investigations and revelations over the years, the truth about the events leading up to the president’s assassination remains shrouded in mystery.
In other news, Schlossberg’s mother, Caroline Kennedy, has condemned RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine views, calling them “dangerous.” Schlossberg has also been known to post bizarre messages on social media, including ones where he ripped off his shirt, sang, and adopted various accents.
Despite the divisions within the Kennedy family, many agree that the release of the classified files will bring about greater understanding of the events surrounding JFK’s assassination. Former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy, whose dad was Ted Kennedy, the brother of JFK and RFK, has been advocating for the release of the files for years.
“I think for the good of the country, everything has to be put out there so there’s greater understanding of our history,” Patrick Kennedy said in a 2021 interview with Politico.