Trump Signs Order to Declassify Files on JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassinations
In a landmark decision, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating the declassification of previously unreleased government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). This move marks a significant step toward addressing decades of speculation and conspiracy theories surrounding these pivotal moments in American history.
The declassification order is aimed at fostering transparency and allowing the public to access records that have remained classified for national security reasons. Advocates for disclosure have long argued that releasing these documents will provide critical insights into the circumstances surrounding these high-profile assassinations, helping to dispel myths and rumours that have persisted for decades.
JFK’s assassination in 1963, RFK’s assassination in 1968, and MLK’s assassination in 1968 all left indelible marks on the nation, with each tragedy sparking widespread debate and scepticism about the official accounts of the events. While previous document releases, such as the JFK Records Act of 1992, provided some answers, significant portions of the files remained redacted or withheld.
Trump’s decision to release the remaining documents reflects growing public demand for historical accountability and comes amid heightened interest in understanding the broader political and societal contexts of these events. The release of these files could potentially shed light on the roles of government agencies, intelligence operations, and other key players involved in the investigations.
Historians, researchers, and the general public eagerly await the publication of these documents, which are expected to offer valuable context and new perspectives on these defining moments in 20th-century American history. Whether these files will answer lingering questions or raise new ones remains to be seen, but the move is undeniably a major step toward unearthing the truth.