The Trump administration released over 230,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) in a move towards transparency that's only highlighted the continued secrecy surrounding the notorious Epstein files.
The release of the files followed an Executive Order from President Donald Trump promising the declassification of files related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and MLK.
"Anything but Epstein"
— This You? (@Thiss_Youu) July 21, 2025
The release, spearheaded by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in coordination with the Department of Justice, FBI, CIA, and National Archives, includes the digitization of previously unreleased records. Secretary of State and Acting US Archivist Marco Rubio called the move a "historic step in the Trump Administration's ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability."
However, much of public imagination remains captured by the investigation into convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Ongoing conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's crimes, his prison cell suicide, his clients, and his association with Trump were inflamed by a DOJ/FBI memo two weeks ago stating that no new information would be released and the investigation was closed.
Great, now do the Epstein files
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 21, 2025
For those waiting for the full disclosure of records related to Epstein's trafficking network, the release of the MLK files only aggravated existing tension.
"Anything but Epstein," wrote one user in response to the announcement.
Others chimed in with messages like, "Cool how about Epstein tho," "Not the document the people want," and "QUIT TRYING TO DISTRACT US!"
If accusing Obama of involvement in Russiagate doesn't divert attention from Epstein, maybe releasing the MLK assassination files will. At least that's what Tulsi Gabbard seems to think.
— Laurence (Larry) Boorstein (@LarryBoorstein) July 21, 2025
Despite the criticism, Gabbard insisted in a statement that the MLK files were a major breakthrough. "Under President Trump's leadership," she said, "We are ensuring that no stone is left unturned."
Originally published on Latin Times
