President Trump has signed an executive order mandating the release of long-secret files related to three high-profile assassinations. The move aims to shed new light on the deaths of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.
Historic Declassification Mandated
Trump described the decision as “long overdue,” promising, “Everything will be revealed.” The Justice Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have been given strict deadlines to act. According to the order, files on the JFK assassination must be ready within 15 days, while the RFK and MLK files are expected to be prepared within 45 days.
The move has reignited interest in these historic events, which remain the subject of intense public speculation and countless conspiracy theories.
Speculations Around JFK’s Murder
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963 while riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas. Lee Harvey Oswald, a former Marine who had defected to the Soviet Union, was quickly identified as the main suspect. Oswald’s interactions with Cuban and Soviet embassies in Mexico City have fueled questions about his motives and potential connections.
CIA documents suggest that Oswald may have planned a rapid escape following the assassination. However, his subsequent murder by nightclub owner Jack Ruby—who reportedly had ties to organized crime—has only deepened suspicions of a larger conspiracy.
The Murders of RFK and MLK
Robert F. Kennedy, often seen as a symbol of hope during a turbulent era, was assassinated in June 1968. Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian Christian, shot RFK shortly after he won the California Democratic presidential primary. While Sirhan remains imprisoned, his legal team has argued that he was framed. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has supported granting Sirhan parole, a stance that contrasts with the opinions of his siblings.
Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader who championed racial equality, was killed in April 1968. James Earl Ray, who was arrested for the murder, pleaded guilty but later recanted his confession, claiming a conspiracy framed him. FBI campaigns to discredit King before his death, including accusations of communist ties and personal misconduct, have added further complexity to the case.
Implications of the Declassification
Trump’s executive order has the potential to uncover new details about these historic assassinations. Historians, conspiracy theorists, and the public alike hope the files will resolve lingering questions or confirm long-standing suspicions.
By enforcing transparency, this decision may reshape the narrative surrounding these pivotal moments in American history.