Cotton Denies Blocking JFK Files Release

Senator Tom Cotton has refuted claims made by Tucker Carlson that he worked to block the release of the JFK assassination files by preventing a key intelligence hire during the Trump administration. Carlson alleged Cotton intervened to stop the hiring of a nominee who would have pushed for the release of these files. Cotton denied the allegations, stating that he has no objection to releasing the JFK files and has not been involved in discussions with President Trump or his administration about them. Cotton also mentioned that Carlson could have clarified this with him directly, as they have been in contact recently. Carlson's accusations emerged during a conversation with Chris Cuomo, where he suggested that a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence was actively trying to keep the files secret. Cotton's office has labeled Carlson's claims as entirely fabricated.