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What did Trump release regarding Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Trump released over 230,000 pages of files related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., following an executive order. Some documents are redacted for sensitive information. The King family expressed skepticism and objected to the release, citing privacy concerns.

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  • The Trump administration released thousands of files on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Over 230,000 pages were made public, with some information redacted for sensitivity. 23s
  • The release was ordered by President Trump through an executive order after his inauguration. 36s
  • The King family objected to the release, emphasizing the need for historical context and warning against misuse. 1m 5s
  • The release has led to calls for the disclosure of files in other high-profile cases, such as Jeffrey Epstein. 1m 39s
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CBS News
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Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records

The Trump administration made thousands of files from the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. public, despite objections from some King family members.

Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records
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CBS News
10 hours ago
Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records

More than 230,000 pages of files were released, with some redactions for sensitive information, following an executive order signed by President Trump.

Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records
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CBS News
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Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records

The release was carried out by the Director of National Intelligence after President Trump promised the documents would be declassified.

Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records
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Trump admin releases Martin Luther King Jr. assassination records

The King family expressed skepticism and objected to the release, citing the personal nature of the documents.

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