Impending Deadline for Declassification of JFK Assassination Files Approaches

Impending Deadline for Declassification of JFK Assassination Files Approaches

The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the attorney general are set to unveil their proposed plan for the declassification of the JFK assassination files this Friday. This pivotal moment in history comes after extensive anticipation from the public and historians alike.

The two offices, working in close coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs and the Counsel to the President, must submit their proposal by the end of the day on Friday. This effort is a crucial step toward greater transparency regarding one of the most debated events in American history.

The Context of Declassification

In a significant move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month to expedite the declassification of files related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. This order sparked renewed dialogue about the events surrounding these figures and the government’s role in their documentation.

“Everything will be revealed,” Trump declared during the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, signaling a commitment to sharing information thought to be vital for public knowledge.

Previous Promises and Delays

Trump previously promised on the campaign trail to declassify the JFK-related documents during his anticipated second term. He emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “When I return to the White House, I will declassify and unseal all JFK assassination-related documents. It’s been 60 years; it’s time for the American people to know the truth.”

Despite these promises, Trump faced complications in his first term. Initially, he aimed to release the final batch of documents but ultimately blocked their disclosure following appeals from the CIA and FBI. In a memo explaining his decision, Trump pointed to the