Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Executive Order January 31, 2025 Document 2025-02116

Summary

On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order mandating the declassification and release of all federal records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This action aims to provide transparency and truth to the American public and the families affected by these historical events. The move could have significant legal and political implications, as it involves the review and potential release of sensitive information that has been withheld for decades, possibly impacting national security and public trust in government institutions.