Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, criticizes President Trump's decision to declassify documents related to JFK's assassination, calling it exploitative and politically motivated. The move has reignited conspiracy theories and sparked public interest.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify government records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., aiming to provide transparency into these pivotal events in American history.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declassify all remaining government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This move, aimed at increasing transparency, fulfills a campaign promise and addresses public interest and conspiracy theories surrounding these events. The declassification process will be overseen by the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General, with plans for the release of documents within specified timeframes. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the move towards transparency and others criticizing it as politicizing the legacies of the deceased leaders.
Sixty-one years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, renewed attention surrounds the event as President-elect Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocate for the release of all classified documents related to the tragic incident. With ongoing debates, commemorations, and newly discovered historical items, this pivotal moment continues to influence modern politics and discussions on government transparency.