Trump Orders Declassification of JFK, RFK, MLK Assassination Files

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify and release all remaining records related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This decision fulfills a campaign promise made by Trump, who previously faced pressure from intelligence agencies to keep many documents classified during his first term. During the signing ceremony, Trump emphasized the public's long wait for transparency regarding these events, stating that 'everything will be revealed.' The order highlights the lack of complete disclosure over 50 years after the assassinations and asserts that the continued withholding of information is not in the public interest. The move aligns with a previous law requiring the release of JFK-related records, although many remained classified until now. Trump's action comes in contrast to his predecessor Joe Biden's delays in declassifying similar documents, which had drawn criticism from the Kennedy family.