The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has publicly addressed the recent executive order issued by President Trump to declassify documents related to his assassination. This significant directive also includes files pertaining to the deaths of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, stirring considerable public interest and debate regarding the implications of these revelations.
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Understanding President Trump?s Executive Order on Declassifying Assassination Documents
On January 23, President Trump signed an executive order mandating the FBI and other federal agencies to release all documents related to the assassinations of these prominent figures. According to reports from TMZ, the order emphasizes the need for immediate action, ensuring that the public gains access to historical records that have long been shrouded in secrecy. This move raises questions about transparency and accountability, particularly concerning the events surrounding these tragic assassinations.
The executive order indicates that there should be ?no national security concerns? regarding the declassification of these files. As reported, the plan for releasing the assassination documents related to John F. Kennedy is expected to be submitted within a strict timeline of 15 days. In contrast, the documents associated with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy must be provided within 45 days, highlighting the urgency of addressing these historical matters.
?Everything will be revealed,? President Trump stated during a press briefing in the Oval Office, according to Fox News.
Public Reactions on Social Media Following the Declassification Announcement
The announcement from President Trump has elicited varied reactions from social media users, with many taking to The Shade Room?s comment section to express their views. These comments reflect a mix of skepticism, curiosity, and concern regarding the implications of the executive order.
Instagram user @envyerica wrote, ?He wakes up every day thinking ?what can I sign today? lol?
While Instagram user @kyronlauren1 added, ?Trump becoming president on MLK day still doesn?t sit right with me?
Instagram user @weddledallas wrote, ?How will this help the economy??
While Instagram user @theyysay_sheay added, ?This sounds like African Americans need to stick together more than ever before?
Instagram user @maryahfelicia wrote, ?He just been signing stuff since the 20th?
Instagram user @salemwoldezghi added, ?Damn, this pen ain?t run out of ink yet? Gahlee?
Instagram user @bryenglass wrote, ?How about the Epstein files? Bet he won?t do that.?
While Instagram user @travelsbyeb added, ?What about Malcolm X? Because we know the government played a part in it.?
Instagram user @leahjanayy wrote, ?Don?t give this man another pen?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?s Family Responds to the Declassification of Assassination Records
On January 23, the family of Dr. King shared their heartfelt statement via X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to President Trump?s executive order. Their message reflects the profound impact that the assassination of Dr. King has had on their lives for over five decades.
?Today, our family has learned that President Trump has ordered the declassification of the remaining records pertaining to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and our father, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For us, the assassination of our father is a deeply personal family loss that we have endured over the last 56 years. We hope to be provided the opportunity to review the files as a family prior to its public release,? the statement reads.
According to Fox News, Dr. King was tragically assassinated by James Earl Ray in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Similarly, Sirhan Sirhan fatally shot Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968, while President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas by Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963. These events have left a lasting legacy on American history, raising ongoing questions about justice and truth.
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