The release of previously redacted documents related to the JFK assassination has revealed new information, though experts' reactions have been mixed. While some documents offer insights into CIA operations and Soviet intelligence on Lee Harvey Oswald, others highlight mundane bureaucratic details.
The documents shed light on the CIA's activities, including its surveillance of Oswald and the agency's extensive use of State Department cover. Soviet intelligence on Oswald is also detailed, including accounts from a KGB official who stated Oswald was not a KGB agent but was closely monitored during his time in the USSR. The documents also reveal American covert actions in various countries.
Experts like Philip Shenon found the documents dense and requiring expert analysis, while others like Timothy Naftali noted added context to Kennedy's actions. However, concerns arose over the release of sensitive personal information, including social security numbers, leading to criticism from individuals whose information was included. Jack Schlossberg criticized President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while others criticized the government for releasing sensitive information that could lead to identity theft or other harm.