Official document release statement from the U.S. National Archives

Trump to Release Classified Assassination Files on JFK, RFK, and MLK in Coming Days

Jan 22, 2025, 06:58 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to release classified government files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in the coming days. This announcement was made during a victory rally in Washington, D.C., as part of Trump's broader effort to restore transparency and rebuild public trust in government institutions. Trump's promise revives a pledge he made during his 2017-2021 term, where he released some documents related to JFK's assassination but withheld others due to national security concerns raised by the CIA and FBI. The upcoming release aims to address decades of controversy and conspiracy theories surrounding these high-profile assassinations.