Task Force Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna opened a hearing on the JFK assassination files, highlighting the federal government's lack of transparency over six decades. The hearing, titled "The JFK Files: Assessing Over 60 Years of the Federal Government’s Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception," aims to shed light on withheld information regarding President John F. Kennedy's assassination.
Chairwoman Luna emphasized the need for openness from federal agencies, acknowledging their cooperation but criticizing past obstructions. She praised former President Trump's efforts to declassify documents related to the assassinations of President Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"We are here to listen to witnesses who have waited—in some cases decades—to tell their stories," Luna stated. She stressed that the Task Force is not seeking definitive answers about November 22, 1963, but aims to expose hidden governmental actions that hinder investigations.
Luna addressed outstanding documents related to Lee Harvey Oswald and other elements linked to the assassination. She reported ongoing communication with the CIA about these records and requested further cooperation from NBC regarding specific footage.
The hearing serves as part of a broader effort by the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets to ensure compliance with orders for transparency and accountability in government operations.
