Gambiaj.com – (WASHINGTON, Dc) – In a significant move to address decades of speculation, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declassifying all remaining government files related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, former Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The action is aimed at resolving lingering questions about the three high-profile murders that defined the 1960s. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump described the move as a long-awaited step for the American public.
“A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades,” Trump said. “And everything will be revealed.”
A Long Time Coming
Congress passed a law in 1992 mandating the release of all JFK assassination-related records by October 26, 2017, unless the president determined that further postponement was justified due to potential harm to national security, intelligence operations, law enforcement, or foreign relations. Trump authorized delays in 2017 and 2018 during his first term, and President Joe Biden also postponed full disclosure during his tenure.
The new executive order underscores Trump’s commitment to transparency on this matter, fulfilling a promise he made during his 2024 presidential campaign.
“I have now determined that the continued redaction and withholding of information from records pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is not consistent with the public interest,” the order states. “The release of these records is long overdue.”
Expanding the Scope
While the 1992 law exclusively addressed JFK’s assassination, Trump’s order extends the declassification to records related to Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose murders have similarly fueled conspiracy theories.
“Although no Act of Congress directs the release of information pertaining to the assassinations of Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I have determined that the release of all records in the Federal Government’s possession pertaining to each of those assassinations is also in the public interest,” Trump stated in the order.
The assassinations of all three figures remain cultural and historical touchpoints. Public fascination has endured, with conspiracy theories pointing to alleged involvement by entities such as organized crime and shadowy government actors.
Political Implications
The decision also highlights Trump’s alignment with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a controversial figure who is Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, the son of the late senator, has not yet been confirmed but has publicly expressed skepticism regarding the official narratives of his uncle’s and father’s murders.
The full declassification of these files is expected to shed new light on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Whether the release will provide definitive answers to longstanding questions or fuel new speculation remains to be seen.
