Presidential historian Jim Robenalt talks surprising JFK home movie, mysteries around Trump assassination attempt - The Sunday Long Read

By Amanda UlrichJanuary 18, 20258 min read

Presidential historian Jim Robenalt uncovered the story of JFK and Jackie’s surprising home video made shortly before his death.

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