Trump says he'll allow release of JFK assassination files, with caveat

President Trump said he will allow the release of long-classified CIA and FBI documents about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy subject to "further information."

A White House official said later that the release of the files could be held up if national security or law enforcement agencies believe that is necessary.

"The president believes that these documents should be made available in the interests of full transparency unless agencies provide a compelling and clear national security or law enforcement justification otherwise," the official said.

The thousands of Kennedy documents are set for release by the National Archives on Oct. 26, but it has been unclear if President Trump would block their release on the basis of national security concerns.

The president tweeted Saturday morning that he will allow the release.

(ABC)