A whistleblower says the Central Intelligence Agency quietly grabbed boxes of JFK and MKUltra files slated for release—while the Director of National Intelligence’s office flatly denies any raid happened.
Story Snapshot
- Whistleblower alleges Central Intelligence Agency removed sensitive JFK, MKUltra, and COVID-19 origin files before declassification [3]
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says 40 boxes were seized under the Director of National Intelligence’s jurisdiction and issued a 24-hour ultimatum [2][3]
- Director of National Intelligence’s office denies any raid or file removal took place, creating a direct standoff [1][2][3]
- Historic Central Intelligence Agency admissions on MKUltra fuel public skepticism toward denials [4][5]
Competing Claims: Alleged File Seizures Versus Official Denial
Whistleblower James Eardman III reportedly testified to a United States Senate committee on May 14, 2026, that the Central Intelligence Agency secretly removed files tied to COVID-19 origins, MKUltra, and the John F. Kennedy assassination before declassification by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office [3]. Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna amplified the charge, asserting the Central Intelligence Agency executed a covert operation in March to seize multiple boxes from a facility under the Director of National Intelligence [3]. The Director of National Intelligence’s office publicly denied any raid occurred, directly contradicting these claims [1].
Representative Luna further alleged the Central Intelligence Agency retrieved approximately 40 boxes and that a contractor assisting the Director’s investigation group was fired one day after meeting with that team [2]. Luna issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the documents be returned to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, threatening subpoenas and contempt of Congress, and said a preservation notice and letter were sent to Central Intelligence Agency Director John L. Ratcliffe [3]. As of publication, no public Central Intelligence Agency reply to these specific demands has been produced in the sources provided [3].
Evidence Gaps: Missing Logs, Specifics, and Primary Records
The assertions presented in secondary videos lack a verbatim transcript, deposition text, or an official Senate hearing record for Eardman’s testimony, leaving critical details unverified [3]. The locations named for the alleged seizure vary between the Director of National Intelligence offices, the National Reconnaissance Office warehouse, and an Office of the Director of National Intelligence warehouse, creating discrepancies that require clarification [1][2][3]. No box inventory numbers, chain-of-custody logs, or precise dates beyond “March” appear in the materials, limiting independent corroboration [2][3].
The Director of National Intelligence’s categorical denial does not address warehouse access logs, security footage, or internal transfer records that could definitively resolve whether any late-night movements occurred [1][2][3]. Absent those primary materials, the dispute remains a standoff of unverified claims and blanket denials. A timely congressional request for documents, entry logs, and video would offer concrete evidence either confirming a covert retrieval or validating the Director of National Intelligence’s denial.
Why History Matters: MKUltra Secrecy and Public Trust
Representative Tim Burchett underscored that the Central Intelligence Agency historically denied MKUltra before courts and Congress forced disclosures, asking which version the public should now believe [3]. Declassified records confirm extensive Central Intelligence Agency mind-control research, including document destruction in 1973, and preserve testimony from program chief Sidney Gottlieb, which only surfaced publicly decades later through litigation and archival work [4][5]. That history explains why denials alone will not satisfy many Americans who expect full transparency and accountability.
A spokesperson for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has denied reporting that the CIA raided the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and took files relating to the JFK Assassination and the CIA’s mind control program MKUltra.https://t.co/g3Xbb54mbh
— Tom_Space (@th1_thr1) May 14, 2026
For a public that has watched agencies slow-roll releases for generations, the straightforward fix is sunlight. Congress can subpoena National Reconnaissance Office access logs for March 2026, pull chain-of-custody records for any JFK or MKUltra boxes, depose the fired contractor, and require a written Central Intelligence Agency response to Luna’s preservation letter [2][3]. If files were seized from a declassification pipeline under a Trump administration directive, that would undercut lawful oversight; if not, hard records will clear the air and deter political rumor-mongering.
What Conservatives Should Watch Next: Deadlines, Depositions, Documents
House investigators should set firm deadlines for producing warehouse entry logs, surveillance footage, and document movement manifests that would prove or disprove a raid within hours of review [2][3]. The Senate should release any official record of Eardman’s testimony to establish dates, claims, and evidence under oath [3]. The Central Intelligence Agency should answer Luna’s preservation notice in writing, on the record, detailing where relevant boxes are stored and who authorized any transfers. Facts on paper, not press statements, will decide this standoff.
Sources:
[4] Web – The Top Secret Testimony of CIA’s MKULTRA Chief, 50 Years …
[5] Web – Project MKULTRA, THE CIA’S PROGRAM OF RESEARCH …
