Recently, Trump made a big move, claiming he would release the confidential documents regarding President Kennedy's assassination, asserting he wants to "usher in a new era of maximum transparency in America"! What is he really trying to achieve? Let me clarify for you:

1. Surface Reason: Fulfilling Promises, Acting Transparent
He promised during his campaign to declassify the Kennedy case documents, and now he's 'turning in his homework'. Legally, these documents were supposed to be made public in 2017, but the FBI and CIA had previously blocked their full release. This time, Trump directly released 80,000 pages of documents, even boasting, 'not a single word will be redacted', making himself appear more open than the previous administration.

2. Hidden Motives: Political Maneuvering

  • Attacking the Democrats: After Kennedy's assassination, the vice president who took over as president, Lyndon Johnson, was a Democrat. There has always been public suspicion that he could be the mastermind behind it (after all, he became the biggest beneficiary). By bringing up old issues now, Trump might want to imply that 'the Democrats have a tainted history'.

  • Winning Over the Kennedy Family: The current Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Kennedy's nephew) was originally a Democrat but later switched to support Trump. Trump's declassification of the documents can be seen as 'repaying a favor', as young Kennedy has always believed the assassination was a conspiracy and wants answers for his family.

3. Creating a 'Deep State' Persona
Trump always says there are 'shadow forces' (which he calls the 'Deep State') controlling everything within the American government. This declassification can satisfy the public's curiosity about conspiracy theories (after all, 60% of Americans don't believe official conclusions), while also establishing his persona as an 'anti-establishment hero' to attract supporters.

4. Actual Effects May Be Diminished
Although the number of documents is staggering (80,000 pages!), experts have dampened expectations, saying, 'Don't expect any shocking secrets.' Many documents merely provide supplementary details, such as the CIA already knowing that the assassin Oswald had visited the Soviet Embassy, or the trivial records from the FBI's investigations at the time. Some content is still redacted.

In summary: Trump's move here not only earns him the reputation of 'keeping his promises', but also subtly digs a pit for his opponents and flatters his allies. As for the truth? It might be like viewers watching a drama—exciting to watch, but the ending remains a mystery.