Trump orders release of classified JFK assassination documents

In January 2025, following his return to office, President Donald Trump took decisive action regarding several significant historical events by signing an executive order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of notable figures such as John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. This decision comes after years of public curiosity surrounding these events and ongoing conspiracy theories about the circumstances of Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. The executive order mandates that federal officials prepare and present a detailed plan to disclose all relevant files by the next month. Alongside the JFK files, Trump’s executive order outlines intentions to release materials that include the client list of Jeffrey Epstein, research pertaining to the origins of Covid-19, and information on UFOs. Anna Paulina Luna, a Florida congresswoman recently appointed to lead the declassification task force, has expressed her commitment to ensuring that the public gains access to these documents. Her role signifies a broader movement toward transparency in government and addressing historical grievances that remain from the tumultuous political landscape of the past. The 1990s initiative by the federal government to compile all documents regarding JFK’s assassination at the National Archives has led to a newfound urgency to revisit these files as some previously undiscovered documents were found recently. Reports suggest that thousands of pages have been categorized as relevant to the Kennedy case, with the FBI discovering approximately 2,400 pages newly recognized during the execution of Trump’s order. The disclosure of these documents, possibly containing details from key witnesses and high-profile figures, could change the narrative surrounding Kennedy’s assassination further. This progression has captivated the public's interest as many individuals and researchers question the longstanding answers provided by previous investigations. Historians and politicians alike are keenly awaiting the release, hoping it may illuminate previously obscured truths about the events and conspiracies surrounding the tragic loss of John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated while riding through Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. The unfolding reaction to the declassification efforts, particularly in relation to public trust in authorities and the handling of historical events, is yet to be seen.