Trump Orders Release of Secret JFK and MLK Files, Sparking Controversy
Former President Donald Trump has once again brought attention to one of America’s greatest mysteries—the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, as well as the killing of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
With a bold move, Trump signed an executive order demanding that all remaining classified government files related to these historic tragedies be released to the public. His decision has drawn both praise and criticism, fueling heated debates across the nation.
One of the loudest critics of Trump’s decision is Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President Kennedy. Schlossberg strongly disapproves of the move, believing that it turns his grandfather’s legacy into a political tool.
Trump’s Call for Transparency
At 78 years old, Trump remains a powerful and controversial figure in American politics. When announcing his executive order, he made it clear that he believed the American people deserved to know the full truth about these assassinations.
“More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the federal government still has not released all of its records related to these events,” Trump declared in his statement.
He went on to say, “The families of the victims and the American public deserve full transparency. It is in the national interest to release all records concerning these assassinations without further delay.”
Standing before reporters as he signed the order, Trump spoke with his signature confidence. “Everything will be revealed,” he said. “This is a big deal.”
For decades, the assassination of John F. Kennedy has been surrounded by mystery, conspiracy theories, and countless investigations. Though many government documents have been released over the years, some files have remained hidden from the public eye. This secrecy has fueled endless speculation, with many believing there may still be shocking truths waiting to be uncovered.
Schlossberg Fights Back
While many applauded Trump’s decision, Jack Schlossberg was outraged. He took to social media to express his frustration, arguing that the release of these documents would only encourage wild conspiracy theories rather than honor the real history of his grandfather’s tragic death.
“JFK conspiracy theories—the truth is far more tragic than any myth,” Schlossberg wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “It was a senseless tragedy, not part of some grand conspiracy. Declassification efforts turn JFK into a political prop when he’s not here to defend himself. There’s nothing noble about this.”
However, not everyone agreed with him. In fact, his post sparked intense backlash. Many people questioned why he was so against the release of government files that could shed light on his grandfather’s assassination.
One social media user fired back, “Have you even reviewed the files? What makes you qualified to decide what should or shouldn’t be declassified?”
Clearly frustrated, Schlossberg responded bluntly, “I know everything, d***.”
Another user challenged him again, writing, “Imagine not wanting to know the truth about how your own grandfather died. How bizarre.”
Schlossberg, unfazed, shot back, “We already know, d***.”
His heated replies only added fuel to the fire, with more people questioning whether keeping these documents secret was justified or if the American people had a right to see them.
A Battle Over History
This debate isn’t just about the release of old government files—it’s about trust, history, and how much the public deserves to know. For decades, Americans have questioned whether the full truth about these assassinations has ever been revealed, and Trump’s move has reignited that curiosity.
On one side, Schlossberg and others believe that reopening these cases only invites more speculation and disrespect for the victims. On the other side, Trump and transparency advocates argue that keeping these files hidden only makes people more suspicious and fuels conspiracy theories.
This clash between Trump and Schlossberg represents a larger struggle—one between secrecy and openness, between historical truth and political agendas. As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: Americans will continue searching for answers to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century.
What do you think? Should the government release all the files, or are some things better left in the past? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
