President Trump's administration has disclosed over 1,500 pages of previously unseen documents related to Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 assassination. The newly released CIA files contain startling elements, including handwritten notes from convicted killer Sirhan Sirhan expressing his intention to murder Kennedy.

According to the Daily Mail, the documents include a heavily redacted psychological profile of Sirhan, handwritten notes from the assassin, and details about RFK's voluntary cooperation with intelligence agencies following his 1955 trip to the Soviet Union.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe emphasized the administration's dedication to transparency, stating, "Today's release delivers on President Trump's commitment to maximum transparency, enabling the CIA to shine a light on information that serves the public interest."

Sirhan's disturbing writings revealed

One of the most chilling elements in the document release is Sirhan's handwritten notes expressing violent intentions toward Kennedy. His writings included statements like "Kennedy must fall" and "We believe that Robert F. Kennedy must be sacrificed for the cause of the poor exploited people."

The psychological assessment described Sirhan as having "high intellectual potential" that was "not properly utilized" while noting he had "no specialized training in any area." Rather than portraying him as a calculated assassin, the report characterized him as an "impulsive" killer.

Intelligence officials questioned whether Sirhan could have been part of a conspiracy, writing "Obviously, we cannot see him as part of a conspiracy," though they noted it was possible "he could be a tool of a conspiracy." The assessment ultimately concluded it was "very unlikely however that he could have effectively acted under precise instructions."

Kennedy's Soviet Union connections

The documents revealed that Senator Kennedy met with CIA officials after touring the Soviet Union as a young Senate staffer in 1968, acting as a voluntary informant. These interactions had not been publicly known before this release.

During his Soviet visits, Kennedy observed various aspects of Soviet society, including their court system, manufacturing facilities, a mosque, collective farms, a music festival, and a union school. He subsequently shared these experiences with CIA officials.

The agency highlighted this cooperation in their statement, noting "The records reveal for the first time that Senator Kennedy shared his experiences traveling to the former Soviet Union with CIA, reflecting his patriotic commitment to serving his country."

RFK Jr. commends document release

Current Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed gratitude toward the Trump administration for disclosing more information about his father's assassination. As the son of the slain senator, he has long sought answers about the circumstances surrounding his father's death.

"Lifting the veil on the RFK papers is a necessary step toward restoring trust in American government," Kennedy Jr. said. "I commend President Trump for his courage and his commitment to transparency. I'm grateful also to Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe for their dogged efforts to root out and declassify these documents."

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been actively involved in the release efforts, previously indicating that the documents "really support the questions that Secretary Kennedy has been asking for decades about who really killed his father."

Why This Story Matters

The release of these documents reopens a critical chapter of American history, bringing new clarity—and new questions—to a tragedy that reshaped the nation. Ensuring public access to such records fosters greater accountability and helps prevent the kind of secrecy that fuels harmful speculation. This case also highlights the broad consequences of political violence and the long-tail impact of government transparency, or the lack of fit t on public trust. By revisiting and reassessing the facts, the country moves closer to understanding past events more fully.

Conclusion

This week’s release of over 1,500 previously classified documents related to the 1968 murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy revealed shocking new details: psychological profiles of Sirhan Sirhan, suggestive handwritten notes, and Kennedy's interactions with the CIA during the Cold War. The files made public under a transparency push led by the Trump administration, provide both insight and lingering ambiguity about whether Sirhan acted alone or was influenced.

While officials at the time dismissed conspiracy theories, the documents unearthed still hint at unanswered questions, fueling ongoing investigations. Leaders like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard continue to demand further releases, arguing that only full transparency will repair public faith and bring closure to a nation still grappling with the ripple effects of one of its most devastating political assassinations.