The CIA collects files on JFK and MK-Ultra in the United States.

The CIA allegedly collected 40 boxes of documents related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy and the MK-Ultra program before the public release of the files, according to allegations made in the United States. The case sparked reactions from lawmakers and increased pressure on the American intelligence community.

The allegations were first made public by James Erdman III, identified as a whistleblower linked to the agency. According to the report, the documents were being processed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) for future declassification when they were allegedly physically removed by the Central Intelligence Agency.

Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna stated that the agency would have 24 hours to return the material to the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. In a social media post, the congresswoman threatened to introduce a motion for a subpoena if the documents were not returned.

According to Anna Paulina Luna, the files had been formally requested by the U.S. Congress. The congresswoman also recently confirmed the postponement of a hearing by the task force investigating the MK-Ultra program after difficulties securing testimony from witnesses.

She stated that only one person had confirmed participation in the hearing, while other witnesses expressed reluctance to testify due to what were described as legitimate concerns. A new date for the session has yet to be announced.

MK-Ultra was a secret program conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency during the Cold War and became known decades later for experiments involving psychological manipulation and mind-control techniques. Part of the program’s activities came to light after investigations by the U.S. Congress in the 1970s.

The assassination of John F. Kennedy, which occurred in 1963, remains surrounded by debate and recurring demands for transparency regarding documents kept classified by the U.S. government. In recent years, different administrations have released batches of files related to the case, although part of the material remains classified.

The alleged removal of the boxes by the Central Intelligence Agency intensified criticism from lawmakers who advocate for greater transparency regarding historical documents linked to the activities of U.S. intelligence agencies. So far, there has been no official public confirmation regarding the exact contents of the files mentioned in the allegations.