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> So if someone could put forth a theory for how assassinating JFK would benefit CIA or the US then sure

There are plenty of theories where the CIA benefit from his assassination.

> Shortly before Hunt's death in 2007, he authored an autobiography which implicated Lyndon B. Johnson in the assassination, suggesting that Johnson had orchestrated the killing with the help of CIA agents who had been angered by Kennedy's actions as president. [0]

Some think he was removed due to his immanent withdrawal from Vietnam. [1]

Nonetheless, if you are the head of an organization that deposes governments by assassination, is it really _that_ far fetched to think you are above the law and would use the tools and your disposal and experience to dispatch anyone in your way?

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CIA_Kennedy_assassination_cons... [1]: https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/galbraith-exit-strateg...



Yes because in one case your actions are in service of your country and in the other you will be declared a traitor and executed as such.

Edit: Did you read the "JFK decided to withdraw" link? He allegedly decided to withdraw 1000 of 17,000 Americans in Vietnam. This one step forward two steps back military strategy is par for the course for the duration of the Vietnam War. Doesn't substantiate at all why CIA would be so upset about it as to assassinate POTUS. Per your own link, it was a minor enough move that they didn't feel the need even to consult or notify South Vietnamese President Diem.




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