Donald Trump has pledged to release long-classified government records on the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. as part of his push for transparency. Speaking at a victory rally in Washington, DC, Trump announced plans to reverse over-classification practices and unveil the files within days of assuming office.
BY PC bureau
Donald Trump has vowed to declassify and release long-withheld government records on the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. after taking office. Speaking at a victory rally in Washington, DC, Trump framed the move as a key step toward restoring government transparency and accountability.
“As the first step toward restoring transparency, we will reverse the over-classification of government documents,” Trump told a packed audience at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena. “In the coming days, we are going to make public the remaining records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” His announcement was met with loud applause.
pic.twitter.com/yswj762bZj BREAKING: WE WON President Donald Trump announced he will DECLASSIFY the JFK, RFK and MLK Files. WOW
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— Ape𝕏 (@CubanOnlyTrump) January 19, 2025
Trump previously attempted to release the JFK files during his first term, as mandated by the 1992 Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act. A 2017 deadline required the release of remaining files, but national security concerns—voiced by figures such as former CIA Director Mike Pompeo—led Trump to release only a portion of the documents, deferring the full disclosure to October 2021.
Sweeping Executive Actions Planned
Trump aides have also announced plans for over 200 executive actions aimed at addressing what the president-elect calls the “failed and corrupt political establishment.” These actions include as many as 50 executive orders, many targeting border security, domestic energy production, and reforms to federal hiring practices.
Jason Miller, a senior adviser for the incoming administration, confirmed that Trump intends to begin signing orders immediately after his inauguration, with at least 25 directives expected on his first day in office. Some of these orders will take the form of “omnibus” directives designed to streamline implementation.
Trump’s promise to release the assassination files underscores his broader push to reshape the federal government while making good on campaign pledges to increase transparency and reform Washington’s bureaucracy.
