President Donald Trump is reigniting the debate surrounding the release of classified documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, as well as the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. five years later.
Trump recently signed an executive order called for the release of all remaining files, but his stance has drawn sharp criticism from Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson.
The 78-year-old POTUS has taken a firm stance in favor of releasing the files, stating his belief that the American public deserves to know the full truth about the events surrounding JFK’s assassination.
“More than 50 years after the assassinations of President John F Kennedy, Senator Robert F Kennedy, and the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, the federal government has not released to the public all of its records related to those events,” the executive order stated.
“Their families and the American people deserve transparency and truth. It is in the national interest to finally release all records related to these assassinations without delay,” it continued.
As he signed the order, Trump told reporters: “Everything will be revealed.”
“That’s a big one,” he added as he signed the order.
The Kennedy assassination has been a source of speculation and conspiracy theories for decades. While many documents have been released in recent years, some files remain classified, fueling suspicions of a larger cover-up. Advocates for full transparency argue that withholding these records only serves to perpetuate doubt and mistrust.
Schlossberg expressed his opposition to Trump’s push for transparency, taking to X to write: “JFK conspiracy theories — The truth is a lot sadder than the myth — a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Not part of an inevitable grand scheme.
“Declassification is using JFK as a political prop, when he’s not here to punch back. There’s nothing heroic about it.”
JFK conspiracy theories —
The truth is alot sadder than the myth — a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Not part of an inevitable grand scheme.
Declassification is using JFK as a political prop, when he’s not here to punch back.
There’s nothing heroic about it.
Jack
— Jack Schlossberg (@JBKSchlossberg) January 23, 2025
However, he received significant abuse online for wanting to keep the files hidden.
One user commented: “Have you reviewed the files? Have you read the documents? What puts you in position to know what is being declassified and released, if anything?”
Schlossberg replied: “I know everything d***.”
Another person suggested that the 32-year-old hadn’t seen the files, commenting: “Imagine not wanting to know how your grandfather died… how weird.”
“We already know d***,” he said.
Trump’s stance on the issue has resonated with some transparency advocates and conspiracy theorists, who view the withholding of any files as a sign of lingering government secrets. Schlossberg’s opposition, however, highlights the tension between public interest and national security—a debate that has surrounded the JFK assassination for nearly 60 years.
As the debate unfolds, Trump’s push for full disclosure adds another dimension to his campaign, appealing to those seeking answers to one of the 20th century’s most enduring mysteries.
