Declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK Files
President Trump signed an executive order to declassify files on the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. The DNI and attorney general are expected to release their proposed plan for declassification on Friday.
Key Points
- President Trump signed an executive order to declassify files on JFK, RFK, and MLK assassinations
- DNI and attorney general expected to release proposed plan for declassification on Friday
- Trump previously promised to release documents on the campaign trail
Pros
- Transparency in historical events
- Potential to uncover new information
Cons
- Concerns about national security
- Previous blocking of release by CIA and FBI