FBI uncovers thousands of undisclosed records connected to JFK's assassination

The FBI uncovered thousands of files connected to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy, which were previously undisclosed.

Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at declassifying government documents on the assassinations of President JFK, his brother and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. (Associated Press)

When the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) submitted its plan to release the JFK files, it reportedly disclosed the existence of the records.

Fox News has confirmed with a person familiar with the records that the files were uncovered during the review.

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The FBI did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on the matter.

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