Trump Orders Declassification of JFK, MLK Assassination Files
Trump’s recent executive order mandating the declassification of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy has sparked considerable discussion. The order directs relevant officials to develop and present plans for full release; a 15-day deadline for JFK materials and a 45-day deadline for the MLK and RFK files. This timeframe difference is intriguing and prompts questions about the varying complexities of the cases or perhaps the sheer volume of documents involved.
The order, however, doesn’t guarantee immediate public access. The plans themselves, due within the specified timeframes, will outline the steps necessary for release.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood