Trump Signs Order Releasing JFK, RFK, MLK Assassination Records

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify long-held government records on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The action fulfills a major campaign pledge aimed at increasing transparency and addressing decades of speculation surrounding the events.

Speaking at the White House, Trump acknowledged the public’s longstanding interest in the files and remarked that Americans had “waited for this for decades.” After signing the order, he handed the pen to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services and the son of the late senator.

The National Archives has previously released most of the records related to JFK’s assassination, stating that nearly 97% of the documents have been made public. However, critical portions remained classified, which many believe could contain key details about the events in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

During Trump’s first term, he initially planned to release all assassination files but ultimately allowed intelligence agencies to delay the full disclosure, citing concerns over national security and foreign relations. The new order eliminates those restrictions and includes the files of Martin Luther King Jr., which were not set for release until 2027.

The King family issued a statement expressing their interest in reviewing the documents before their public release, calling the assassination of the civil rights leader a deeply personal matter for them.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) praised Trump’s decision, saying the American people deserve to see the full truth behind these historic events. She added that government transparency is essential and vowed to push for continued oversight on the matter.