President Donald Trump Calls for Declassification of JFK and MLK Assassination Files
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the declassification of remaining government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The move aims to provide greater transparency and honor the American public’s interest in historical clarity.
The executive order emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, “More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is in the national interest to release all related records. Transparency and truth are essential to honor the memory of those impacted and provide closure to their families and the American people.”
President Trump expressed his commitment to ensuring the public has access to these historical records. “It’s time for everything to be revealed,” he stated, underscoring his belief that releasing the files could help build trust in government institutions and provide a clearer understanding of pivotal events in American history.
Public and Expert Reactions
The decision has sparked a variety of responses. Advocates for transparency applaud the initiative as a positive step toward ensuring openness in historical matters. Historians and researchers believe the release of these documents may provide new context and insights into events that have shaped the nation.
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