Brett Favre Dives Into JFK Mystery—But He’s Not Reading 70,000 Pages!

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Former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer Brett Favre has sparked a flurry of conversation after publicly expressing his curiosity about the long-standing mystery surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. However, in typical Favre fashion, he made it clear that he doesn’t plan to spend his days combing through thousands of pages of government documents to find the answers.

On Tuesday night, Favre took to X (formerly Twitter), sharing his thoughts with his followers: “I don’t have enough life to go through 70,000 + JFK files. Anyone know what really happened?”

Favre’s post came as part of the ongoing release of classified government documents related to the 1963 assassination of Kennedy, a process that was initiated by President Donald Trump’s administration. The release follows an executive order signed by Trump in January, aimed at declassifying materials related to the assassinations of not just Kennedy, but also his brother, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. These files have long been the subject of speculation and conspiracy theories, particularly regarding the involvement of alleged gunman Lee Harvey Oswald.

As it stands, the National Archives already makes most of the JFK assassination files available to the public, raising questions about whether the new release will bring anything truly groundbreaking to light. For many, the mystery surrounding Kennedy’s death is steeped in theories, and Favre, it seems, is not about to dive into the deep end of the conspiracy pool himself.

Favre’s lighthearted yet pointed post on X received over 5.5 million views and sparked more than 4,500 responses from curious followers, some of whom took the opportunity to share their own theories about what happened on that fateful day in Dallas. One user, Paul Galt, offered his take on the situation: “Yep, LBJ conspired with the CIA to kill JFK because JFK wanted to destroy the CIA and didn’t want to go into Vietnam, among other lesser reasons.”

Others, however, responded in a more playful manner, with user Doggomom1110 joking, “It was Colonel Mustard, in the library, with the candlestick.”

While Favre may not be dedicating his time to pouring through government documents, his curiosity has nonetheless captured the public’s attention. As one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in NFL history, Favre is no stranger to the spotlight. Known for his leadership on the field, Favre spent 20 seasons as a quarterback, primarily with the Green Bay Packers, leading the team to two Super Bowl appearances and a victory in Super Bowl XXXI.

However, in recent years, Favre has been embroiled in a different kind of controversy. He has been linked to a multi-million-dollar fraud involving welfare funds intended for Mississippi’s poorest residents. Although Favre has not been criminally charged, he was accused of receiving funds for speeches he never delivered and securing a $5 million investment for a volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi. Mississippi state auditor Shad White is also seeking interest payments on the money Favre received, and he is named in a civil lawsuit filed against multiple individuals accused of misappropriating the government funds.

Additionally, Favre was an investor in Prevacus, a medical company promoting a concussion drug that claimed miraculous benefits. The company’s founder, Jacob VanLandingham, pleaded guilty in 2024 to using welfare funds to help fund the drug’s development.

While the former quarterback may not be pursuing the JFK files with the same fervor as some conspiracy theorists, his commentary on the matter is just another example of how his presence in the media continues to generate debate, whether about football, finances, or the mysteries of history.