• Donald Trump has ordered the release of remaining classified documents related to the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King Jr.
• The executive order aims for transparency, stating that the continued withholding of information is not in the public interest.
• Over 99% of JFK records have previously been made public, but thousands remain under wraps, fueling speculation and conspiracy theories.

In a significant move towards transparency, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the release of classified documents related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy (JFK), his brother, Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). During the signing ceremony, Trump stated, “A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades,” emphasizing the importance of revealing information that has been classified for decades. He remarked, “Everything will be revealed” as part of this new directive.

This executive order is particularly notable as it underscores Trump's intent to fulfill a long-standing promise he made during previous presidential terms to declassify these files. Although a significant portion of the JFK assassination records had already been released, Trump noted that the remaining files were essential for the families of the assassinated and the American public to achieve transparency. "Their families and the American people deserve transparency and truth," the executive order asserts.

The National Archives previously stated that 99% of the JFK records, totaling around five million pages, have been made public. However, approximately 4,700 documents remain classified, with thousands having been redacted under the justification of national security concerns raised by various intelligence agencies. Critics of the government's handling of these files have often cited the existence of conspiracy theories as a major public interest in the release of the remaining documents.

Notably, Trump's actions include a directive for the Director of National Intelligence and the Attorney General to devise a plan for the full and complete release of JFK-related records within 15 days, and similar plans for the RFK and MLK records within 45 days. This move has drawn varied reactions, with some praising the action as a step towards accountability, while others express skepticism about the likelihood of groundbreaking revelations.

The conspiracy surrounding JFK's assassination has persisted for decades, fueled by various narratives implicating government involvement and different factions in his murder. The Warren Commission formed after JFK's death concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, but public skepticism about this narrative continues to thrive.

Trump's administration has faced criticism in the past for withholding documents, with former CIA and FBI officials urging caution in the release of sensitive information. As the public remains divided on the implications of Trump's latest move, it's expected that the final release of these documents could reignite debates surrounding the lasting mysteries of these pivotal assassinations.

Further details on the specific documents to be released and the discussions leading up to their declassification remain to be clarified over the coming weeks as plans are set in motion to fulfill this executive order.

For more information, refer to the original sources: USA Today, The Hill, CBS News, Times of India.