Trump Orders Release of JFK Assassination Files Amid Ongoing Military Actions in Yemen
President Trump announces release of 80,000 JFK assassination files as U.S. airstrikes against Houthi militants escalate.
Overview
In a dual focus this week, President Trump ordered the release of approximately 80,000 previously classified files related to the 1963 assassination of JFK during a speech at the Kennedy Center. He affirmed that he expects no redactions in this significant release, stating, "People have been waiting decades for this." This comes as the U.S. ramped up airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi militants, targeting their positions in response to ongoing attacks. Recent strikes reportedly killed dozens, while a $50 million lawsuit against Starbucks highlights safety issues amidst the excitement of March Madness with potential NCAA upsets.
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Analysis
- President Trump announced that his administration will release approximately 80,000 pages of unredacted files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, fulfilling a long-held promise to the public.
- The FBI recently discovered an additional 2,400 records relating to the JFK assassination that will be included in the release, showcasing the extensive collection of files amassed over decades.
- The move is part of a broader effort to ensure transparency surrounding historical government actions, as previous administrations have debated the balance between public interest and national security.
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President Trump's decision to release the JFK assassination files was part of his campaign promise to provide Americans with the truth about significant historical events. He signed an executive order to declassify these records, citing that it is in the public interest and long overdue.
The FBI recently discovered about 2,400 previously undisclosed records related to the JFK assassination, contained within 14,000 pages of documents. However, the article does not specify that exactly 80,000 files are being released; it mentions that most JFK assassination files have already been made public[3].
President Trump's executive order requires intelligence officials to present a plan for the full release of RFK and MLK assassination files within 45 days. The deadline for this plan was set to be around early March 2025.
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