The declassification of the remaining JFK assassination files, initiated by former President Donald Trump through an executive order in January 2025, marks a significant step toward transparency and accountability. By mandating the release of all remaining federal records related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., the effort aims to address decades of public speculation and skepticism. The initiative holds the potential to uncover new details about Lee Harvey Oswald's actions, government intelligence activities, and the broader political climate of the 1960s. It also highlights the ethical and logistical challenges of balancing transparency with national security concerns. While the release of these records may not settle all questions, it reinforces the importance of truth and openness in democratic governance and sets a precedent for the future handling of classified historical events.
