—CIA/USA Motives— 1. **Dismantling the CIA**: Kennedy reportedly expressed frustration with the CIA after the Bay of Pigs fiasco in 1961, allegedly saying he wanted to "splinter the CIA into a thousand pieces and scatter it to the winds." If true, this could have threatened the agency’s power, giving rogue elements a motive to eliminate him to protect their influence and operations. 2. **Federal Reserve**: JFK intended to challenge the Federal Reserve's control over U.S. currency, possibly through Executive Order 11110 (which authorized the Treasury to issue silver certificates). If interpreted as a move to undermine the Fed’s authority, powerful financial interests aligned with the CIA might have seen him as a threat. 3. **Organized Crime Ties**: The CIA had collaborated with the mafia to attempt assassinations of Fidel Castro. Kennedy’s brother, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, cracked down on organized crime, potentially angering mob figures with CIA connections who might have sought retaliation against JFK. —Israel/Mossad Motives— 1. **Nuclear Program**: Kennedy was reportedly concerned about Israel’s nuclear ambitions, particularly its Dimona reactor. He pressured Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion for inspections to prevent Israel from developing nuclear weapons. If Israel or Mossad saw this as an existential threat to their security, they might have had a motive to remove him, especially as his successor, Lyndon Johnson, was less vocal on the issue. 2. **U.S.-Israel Relations**: Kennedy’s administration sought a balanced approach in the Middle East, maintaining ties with Arab nations while supporting Israel. Some speculate that Israeli hardliners feared a shift away from unconditional U.S. support, prompting Mossad to act to secure a more favorable leader in LBJ. 3. **FARRA Act - Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). In the early 1960s, the Kennedy administration pushed the American Zionist Council (predecessor to AIPAC) to register as a foreign agent under FARA. If Israel perceived this as a threat to its lobbying influence in the U.S., it could theoretically provide a motive.