Former President Donald Trump has once again stirred up a heated debate—this time about long-hidden government documents related to two of the most shocking assassinations in American history.
He recently issued an executive order demanding the full release of all remaining classified files connected to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This bold move has been met with both strong support and fierce criticism.
One of the loudest voices opposing Trump’s decision is Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy. Schlossberg has spoken out, making it clear that he believes Trump is using his grandfather’s tragic death for political gain.
Trump, now 78 years old, stands firm in his belief that the American people have the right to know the full truth about these historic events.
In his executive order, he made his stance clear, stating, “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 still has not released all of its records related to these events.”
Trump didn’t stop there. He insisted that the secrecy must end, adding, “The families of the victims and the American public deserve full transparency. It is in the national interest to release all records concerning these assassinations without further delay.”
As he signed the order, Trump confidently told reporters, “Everything will be revealed,” before emphasizing, “This is a big deal.”
For decades, the assassination of President Kennedy has been surrounded by mystery, speculation, and countless conspiracy theories. Although many government files have been released to the public, some documents remain classified, leaving room for suspicion and debate.
Supporters of full disclosure argue that keeping these files hidden only deepens public mistrust and fuels the belief that the government may be covering something up.
However, Jack Schlossberg strongly disagrees with Trump’s push for transparency. Taking to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Schlossberg expressed his frustration, stating, “JFK conspiracy theories — The truth is far more tragic than any myth.
It was a senseless tragedy, not part of some grand conspiracy. Declassification efforts turn JFK into a political prop when he’s not here to defend himself. There’s nothing noble about this.”
His post quickly sparked backlash. Many users questioned why Schlossberg was against revealing the full truth. One person replied, “Have you even reviewed the files? What makes you qualified to decide what should or shouldn’t be declassified?”
Growing frustrated, Schlossberg fired back with a short but sharp response: “I know everything, d***.”
That only fueled more criticism. Another user challenged his stance, writing, “Imagine not wanting to know the truth about how your own grandfather died. How bizarre.”
Schlossberg dismissed the comment just as quickly, replying, “We already know, d***.”
His responses only intensified the debate. Some sided with him, believing that reopening the files would lead to more unnecessary speculation rather than real answers. Others argued that the government had been hiding critical information for too long and that transparency was the only way to finally put all doubts to rest.
This growing clash between Schlossberg and Trump reflects a much larger, ongoing struggle: How much should the public know about critical moments in American history? Should some government secrets remain hidden for national security reasons, or should the truth always come out, no matter how controversial?
Trump’s decision to release the remaining documents is sure to fuel even more debate, not just about the Kennedy and King assassinations, but also about government transparency as a whole. For now, the world watches as one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century takes another dramatic turn.
What do you think? Should all classified files be released, or are there some things the public doesn’t need to know? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
