Trump Pledges to Declassify JFK, RFK, and MLK Assassination Records in Coming Days for Government Transparency

Jan 19, 2025, 11:43 PM

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to declassify and release government records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Speaking at a victory rally in Washington, D.C., Trump stated that this move is part of an effort to increase government transparency. He promised that the remaining records would be made public in the coming days, emphasizing that it is a first step toward restoring transparency and accountability in government. Trump had previously promised to release files related to JFK's assassination during his first term but faced resistance from the CIA and FBI, leading to only partial disclosure.