When government hides the truth, liberty suffers. But under President Trump’s leadership, that cloak of secrecy is being ripped away—one long-shuttered file at a time.
This week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of more than 230,000 documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nearly six decades after the civil rights icon was murdered in Memphis. It comes after a direct executive order from President Trump, who continues to prioritize transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know the truth about our nation’s most painful historical chapters.
“The American people have waited nearly 60 years to see the full scope of the federal government’s investigation into Dr. King’s assassination,” Gabbard stated. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ensuring that no stone is left unturned.”
Let that sink in: After nearly 60 years of being told to move along, that there was “nothing more to see,” the American people are finally getting access to the truth. This is the kind of leadership we were promised—and are now receiving—with Trump back in the White House. He didn’t just talk about transparency. He acted on it.
For too long, the federal government locked away evidence that could shed light on one of the darkest moments in American history. King was not merely a man of peace—he was a man of principle. His assassination on April 4, 1968, was not just an attack on a single individual, but an attack on the very idea of justice and unity in America. The American people deserve to know what really happened, who knew what, and why so many questions have remained unanswered for so long.
The newly released trove includes internal FBI memos, investigative leads, and even foreign intelligence from Canadian authorities tracking James Earl Ray’s escape. Particularly intriguing are files related to Ray’s former cellmate, who allegedly discussed an assassination plot with him. These aren’t conspiracy theories. These are real documents, compiled by real government agents, and buried for decades by bureaucrats who assumed we’d forget.
It’s no secret that the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover had a deeply troubling relationship with Dr. King. Hoover’s FBI spied on King, attempted to discredit him, and, according to many historians, may have known more about his assassination than they ever admitted. Whether that’s true or not, the only way to determine it is through full transparency—and that’s exactly what Trump is delivering.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi joined Gabbard in heralding the release, saying, “The American people deserve answers decades after the horrific assassination of one of our nation’s great leaders.” She’s right. And what’s more, this isn’t just about Dr. King. President Trump has also ordered the release of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy—three towering figures, all taken from us in a span of five years, all under suspicious or still-unclear circumstances.
Now, to be clear, the King family issued a respectful and heartfelt statement asking that the public approach these materials with empathy and restraint. And that’s a fair request. The pain they’ve carried for generations is real. But honoring that pain doesn’t mean we should be denied the truth. In fact, full disclosure is a way to honor Dr. King’s legacy—because he stood for truth, justice, and accountability, even when it was uncomfortable.
This release is a reminder that transparency isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a patriotic one. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative. If you believe in the Constitution, then you believe the government works for the people, not the other way around.
Thanks to President Trump, we’re finally peeling back the layers of secrecy that have clouded our history for far too long. We’re not interested in fairy tales. We’re interested in facts. And now, with over 230,000 documents finally in the sunlight, the American people have the tools to pursue the truth for themselves.
This is how you restore trust in government: not with platitudes or spin, but by opening the books and letting the people decide. That’s what real leadership looks like. And under Donald Trump, that’s exactly what we’re getting.
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