EP 1474: JFK FILES LEAKED??? JFK ASSASSINATION CONSPIRACY EXPLAINED

Nick delves into the story behind the assassination of John F. Kennedy following the Trump administration’s release of 64,000 documents relating to its investigation.

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JFK ASSASSINATION FILES AND CONSPIRACY

The release of 64,000 pages of JFK assassination documents on March 18, 2025, marks the largest disclosure since the Biden administration’s release of several thousand pages in 2023. These files, while extensive, do not include the full 80,000 pages promised by President Trump during his campaign. Representative Anna Paulina Luna, leading a congressional task force on declassification, has assured that the remaining documents will be forthcoming. The files pertain to the investigation of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, officially attributed to Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone, according to the 1964 Warren Commission report.

James Angleton

A key revelation in the documents comes from a 1975 Senate hearing with James Angleton, who served as the CIA’s head of counterintelligence from 1947 to the mid-1970s. Previously released in 2017 with heavy redactions, these hearing notes are now unredacted, revealing Angleton’s implication that he facilitated the transfer of nuclear secrets from the United States to Israel to support their nuclear weapons program. When questioned about Israel’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon, Angleton responded that “everyone” was seeking such capabilities, including Israel. Pressed further on whether Israel received U.S. assistance, he requested to speak off the record, suggesting his involvement in aiding Israel’s nuclear ambitions.

This disclosure is significant because it ties into the broader context of Kennedy’s presidency and the Cold War. Elected in 1960, Kennedy took office during a period of intense U.S.-Soviet rivalry, three years after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik and as both nations raced to develop advanced nuclear weapons and missiles. The Cuban Revolution had established a communist government under Fidel Castro, and the U.S. military promoted the domino theory, warning that countries falling to communism would trigger a chain reaction, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Kennedy’s presidency saw the failed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, a CIA-led attempt to overthrow Castro, which led to Kennedy firing CIA Director Allen Dulles and straining relations with the agency. During the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, Kennedy negotiated the removal of U.S. missiles from Turkey to avoid nuclear war, a move that some in the Pentagon and CIA viewed as conciliatory toward the Soviet Union.

Simultaneously, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy launched a campaign against organized crime, targeting figures like Sam Giancana, who allegedly aided JFK’s 1960 election through voter fraud in Illinois. This created tensions with the mob, which expected leniency in return for their support. These conflicts form the traditional pillars of JFK conspiracy theories: the CIA’s frustration with Kennedy’s restraint on their operations, the Pentagon’s desire for escalation in Cuba and Vietnam, and the mob’s anger over RFK’s crackdowns.

The Israel connection, however, introduces a less-discussed motive. Kennedy was engaged in a private dispute with Israel over their nuclear program at the Dimona reactor, built with French assistance in the late 1950s. Concerned about nuclear proliferation, Kennedy demanded inspections to ensure Dimona was not producing weapons-grade material. In 1961, he met with Israeli Foreign Minister Golda Meir, pressing for transparency, but received evasive responses. By 1963, Kennedy’s correspondence with Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion grew tense, with threats to reconsider U.S. aid if Israel did not comply with inspections. For Israel, a nuclear weapon was seen as essential for survival against hostile neighbors like Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.

Angleton’s role amplifies this theory. As a staunch supporter of Israel and a close ally of Mossad, he viewed Israel as a critical partner against Soviet-backed Arab states. His unredacted testimony suggests he may have undermined Kennedy’s efforts to block Israel’s nuclear program, possibly aligning with broader CIA grievances against the president. The mob’s involvement adds another layer. Jack Ruby, who killed Oswald two days after the assassination, had ties to Jewish mobster Meyer Lansky, a key figure in organized crime with interests in Havana casinos disrupted by Castro’s revolution. Lansky’s support for Zionism and resentment toward Kennedy—due to RFK’s prosecutions and JFK’s Cuba policy—positions Ruby as a potential link between criminal and geopolitical motives.

The documents, while detailed, have not yet revealed a definitive proof of conspiracy, as noted by the New York Times, which described them as containing extensive information on CIA agents, informants, and budgets but no major breakthrough. With 64,000 pages, researchers have not fully analyzed the contents, and advancements in artificial intelligence may uncover additional connections. In contrast, the withheld Jeffrey Epstein files are considered more immediately relevant, as they involve living individuals who could face accountability, unlike the JFK case, where nearly all key figures are deceased. The Epstein files, promised but not delivered, were misrepresented in a recent event where influencers received binders of old, redacted documents, underscoring the significance of the JFK release despite its incomplete scope.

The broader implications of the JFK assassination extend beyond the event itself. The conspiracy theories point to a convergence of interests—CIA, mob, and Israel—that may have capitalized on Kennedy’s policies to remove him. His death marked a shift in U.S. policy: Israel developed its nuclear arsenal by the late 1960s, U.S. aid to Israel increased significantly, and the CIA expanded its influence. These outcomes suggest the assassination was a turning point, aligning U.S. interests with Israel’s and setting the stage for ongoing Middle East tensions.

ISRAEL’S NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND KENNEDY’S OPPOSITION

Israel’s nuclear program at the Dimona reactor was a central issue during Kennedy’s presidency. Initiated with French support in the late 1950s, Dimona was intended to provide Israel with a nuclear deterrent against its adversaries. Kennedy, wary of triggering a regional arms race, insisted on U.S. inspections to verify that the reactor was not producing weapons-grade material. His 1961 meeting with Golda Meir and subsequent letters to David Ben-Gurion, now declassified, show escalating pressure, culminating in a 1963 threat to reevaluate U.S. aid if Israel did not comply.

James Angleton’s 1975 testimony, unredacted in the recent release, indicates he may have supported Israel’s nuclear ambitions, potentially bypassing Kennedy’s directives. As head of CIA counterintelligence, Angleton maintained strong ties with Mossad and saw Israel as a strategic ally. His evasive responses during the hearing—acknowledging Israel’s interest in nuclear weapons but avoiding specifics—suggest he facilitated the transfer of sensitive information, undermining Kennedy’s non-proliferation efforts.

Organized crime’s role, while less direct, intersects through figures like Meyer Lansky, a Jewish mob leader with Zionist affiliations. Lansky’s Havana casino losses under Castro and RFK’s legal assaults gave him motive to oppose the Kennedys. Jack Ruby, connected to Lansky’s network, killed Oswald before he could testify, raising questions about whether Ruby acted to protect a larger conspiracy. The alignment of these motives—CIA’s distrust of Kennedy, the mob’s vendetta, and Israel’s nuclear goals—points to a possible collaboration, with the assassination enabling Israel’s nuclear program to proceed unchecked.

The release of these files, though not exhaustive, provides critical insight into Angleton’s actions and Israel’s nuclear pursuits, challenging the official narrative and highlighting the complex motives surrounding Kennedy’s death. Further analysis of the remaining documents may clarify these connections, but the current evidence underscores the assassination’s lasting impact on U.S. foreign policy and global nuclear dynamics.

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