MLK and RFK files release plan deadline follows Epstein files release fallout
The recent fallout from the release of the Epstein files by the Department of Justice has reignited interest in the planned release of the MLK and RFK assassination files. President Trump’s executive order in January called for the declassification of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The Director of National Intelligence and the attorney general were expected to unveil their proposed plan for the declassification of the JFK files on February 7, with the release of the RFK and MLK files expected on March 9.
The release of the Epstein files, which many critics deemed lacking in new material, has raised questions about what the RFK and MLK documents could potentially reveal. Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” anticipates that while there may be some new information in the files, it may not drastically change our understanding of these cases.
Amidst the fallout from the Epstein files release, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi accused the FBI of withholding thousands of pages of Epstein-related documents. Bondi sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel demanding the immediate release of the full Epstein files, including all records, documents, audio and video recordings. Patel assured that there would be no cover-ups or missing documents, and that the FBI would bring forth all findings to the DOJ for public disclosure.
President Trump’s declassification executive order was prompted by his campaign promise to unveil the truth behind the JFK assassination. While efforts to release the documents during his first term were thwarted, Trump has committed to declassify the files upon his return to the White House for a second term.
In conclusion, the upcoming release of the MLK and RFK assassination files has sparked renewed interest in light of the Epstein files controversy. As the deadlines for the release plans approach, there is anticipation for potential new revelations in these historical cases.
