Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release of over 230,000 files related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
"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 said.
"Under President Trump’s leadership, we are ensuring that no stone is left unturned in our mission to deliver complete transparency on this pivotal and tragic event in our nation’s history.
I extend my deepest appreciation to the King family for their support."
The files are being released as part of Trump’s commitment to release previously-classified documents related to King, as well as President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.
The latest batch of files includes details about the investigation conducted by the FBI into King’s assassination.
