The assassination of President John F. Kennedy remains one of the most researched and discussed events in American history. However, in a fascinating episode of “Reality Check” with Ross Coulthart, a new perspective emerges, suggesting that JFK’s involvement with UFOs and the secret Majestic 12 (MJ12) files could have played a role in his untimely demise.
This theory is not merely speculative, but is based on a complex web of Cold War events, intelligence operations and declassified documents that connect JFK’s curiosity about UFOs to the clandestine activities of the CIA and other intelligence agencies.
The context of the Cold War and Operation Palladium
At the height of the Cold War, espionage and covert operations between the United States and the Soviet Union reached their peak. One such operation, known as Operation Palladiuminjecting spurious UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) signals into Soviet radar systems, causing confusion and potentially escalating tensions. David Lamar Christ, a CIA scientist who has been compared to James Bond’s ‘Q’, was deeply involved in this operation. However, when Christ was captured and tortured by Cuban and Russian interrogators, he revealed secrets that compromised the operation, leading to further complications.
During a crucial meeting in Vienna in 1961 between JFK and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, the latter allegedly confronted the American president about the spoofing activities of American forces. This exchange reportedly confused Kennedy, prompting him to request more information from the CIA.
The 12 Majestic Documents and JFK’s Involvement
The Majestic 12 (MJ12) files are a series of controversial documents that first surfaced in 1984 and purportedly reveal a secret group overseeing the US government’s investigation into UFOs, including the Roswell incident. While many have dismissed these documents as disinformation, former Australian intelligence officer Geoff Cruickshank suggests there may be some truth to them.
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One of the MJ12 documents allegedly shows that JFK sent a directive to CIA Director Allen Dulles on June 28, 1961, requesting information about MJ12 and psychological warfare efforts. What is intriguing is that Dulles’ event calendar, which was not released until 2022, confirms that he met JFK twice that same day – a detail that was unknown until recently and which lent some credibility to the authenticity of the MJ12 files .
Cruickshank further argues that JFK’s emphasis on transparency regarding UFOs and his desire for greater openness between the US and the Soviet Union may have made him a target within the intelligence community. This, he said, could explain why JFK was assassinated.
The connection between JFK, UFOs and his assassination
JFK’s interest in UFOs was not merely academic. In November 1963, just days before his assassination, he splurged National Security Action Memorandum 271where NASA was ordered to cooperate with the Soviets in the field of space travel. This has led some, including Cruickshank, to speculate that JFK’s push for cooperation in UFO research could have been seen as a threat by those within the US government who wanted to maintain control of this sensitive information.
Cruickshank emphasizes that the CIA, under Dulles, conducted covert operations without JFK’s knowledge, and this lack of transparency may have exacerbated tensions between the president and the intelligence community. Furthermore, documents such as the “important memo,” which surfaced after the Cuban Missile Crisis, suggest that JFK may have been briefed on MJ12 and other UFO-related matters, further fueling suspicions that his assassination was related to his interest in these topics.
The Cuban Missile Crisis and UFOs
One of the most critical moments in Cold War history, the Cuban Missile Crisis, also plays a role in this story. During this period, there were several reports of UFOs appearing near US military installations, including one during an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) test off the coast of California. These observations, coupled with increased tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, made the situation even more precarious.
The presence of these unexplained phenomena, of which both superpowers were aware but not fully understood, added an additional layer of complexity to an already dangerous situation. Cruickshank suggests that this could have further motivated JFK’s desire for openness and cooperation with the Soviets, a stance that could have ultimately led to his downfall.
Conclusion: a controversial theory with lingering questions
Although the connections between JFK, UFOs and the Majestic 12 files are still shrouded in mystery, the theories presented by Geoff Cruickshank on ‘Reality Check’ provide a compelling alternative perspective on JFK’s assassination. Whether or not these claims can be fully substantiated, they raise important questions about the extent of the U.S. government’s knowledge of UFOs, the secrecy surrounding these topics, and the potential consequences for those who sought to uncover the truth.
As more documents are released and researchers continue to delve into the historical record, the enigmatic relationship between JFK, UFOs and the Majestic 12 files may ultimately come into sharper focus, offering new insights into one of the most pivotal moments in American history .
