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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, has voiced strong disapproval of President Trump’s recent executive order to declassify documents related to his grandfather's assassination. Schlossberg articulated his concerns on social media, stating there is “nothing heroic” about the act, framing it as a political maneuver devoid of respect for the historical tragedy it addresses. “The truth is a lot sadder than the myth — a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Not part of an inevitable grand scheme,” he posted on platform X, criticizing the use of JFK’s legacy as a political tool, when he is unable to defend himself against these narratives.
On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order directing the release of numerous classified documents regarding the 1963 assassination of JFK, as well as those related to the assassinations of his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The order mandates that the director of national intelligence and the attorney general create a plan for “full and complete release” of all records concerning JFK’s assassination within 15 days. Trump asserted that "everything will be revealed," promising the public a resolution to ongoing conspiracy theories surrounding these pivotal events in American history HuffPost.
Despite this push for transparency, Schlossberg has become increasingly critical, labeling the declassification as an exploitation of JFK's memory and legacy. He expressed disbelief that the document release would yield credible insights, considering the longstanding theories surrounding the assassinations that the official narratives have failed to fully address. His frustrations highlight a generational rift in the Kennedy family regarding how to engage with the past, with Schlossberg’s cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., showing more openness to the idea of transparency, having previously called on President Biden to release remaining documents during the 60th anniversary of JFK's assassination The Daily Beast.
Trump's executive order continues to stir debate on the political motivations behind the push for declassification and the ethical ramifications of invoking a tragic history for contemporary political gains. As we await the full details from the upcoming implementations of this order, the Kennedy family’s differing perspectives underscore a broader dialogue on legacy, truth, and the ethics of political rhetoric.
For more details, visit the original reports on The Hill, HuffPost, and The Daily Beast.