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President Trump Commands Disclosure of MLK, JFK, and RFK Assassination Files

President Trump Commands Disclosure of MLK, JFK, and RFK Assassination Files

A new executive order will lead to the release of thousands of classified documents concerning the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order for the release of thousands of previously classified government documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

This action is part of a series of executive measures taken in the early days of Trump's second term.

This release follows the JFK Records Act of 1992, signed by President George H.W. Bush, which required the gradual declassification of documents related to these assassinations.

While millions of pages have been released over time, about three thousand documents remain classified, either partially or entirely.

These records have been withheld due to national security concerns, as agencies like the CIA and FBI argue they might compromise national security or endanger individuals mentioned within.

Experts such as Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, have expressed cautious optimism about this decision.

Sabato pointed out that the withheld records might offer valuable insights but also warned that some documents might have been lost or destroyed over the decades.

He emphasized ongoing public skepticism about the accuracy of official investigations, like the Warren Commission’s report on Kennedy’s assassination.

The risks of releasing these documents include revealing confidential sources or methods, especially concerning Cold War-era intelligence activities.

Officials have previously raised concerns about the safety of individuals identified in these documents, including descendants of spies or informants.

The three assassinations from the 1960s have fueled widespread speculation and conspiracy theories for years.

Despite several investigations, questions remain about the involvement of additional conspirators or broader plots beyond those officially convicted or implicated.

Trump’s directive offers hope to historians and researchers for increased transparency.

However, experts warn that some records might remain classified due to resistance from federal agencies, possibly delaying a comprehensive public disclosure.

This move coincides with growing demands for greater transparency in the handling of historically important government records.

The released documents will undergo a review process in which agencies will decide which materials can be made public without compromising security.

As declassification progresses, public interest remains keen on uncovering new details about these critical moments in American history.
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