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Trump Administration Releases 230,000 Pages on MLK Surveillance

7/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration unveiled a staggering 230,000 pages of FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., revealing a troubling history of surveillance and attempts to undermine his legacy. While confirming James Earl Ray as the sole assassin, the documents expose the FBI's relentless campaign against King, coinciding with calls for transparency regarding Epstein-related investigations.

History

Historical Context

The FBI, under J. Edgar Hoover, surveilled Martin Luther King Jr. from 1956 until his assassination in 1968, amassing over 1.5 million pages of files to discredit him. The Church Committee's 1976 findings revealed this extensive government overreach, highlighting ongoing debates about civil liberties and accountability, especially following the recent release of 230,000 pages of related documents.

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Story summary

The Trump administration unveiled a staggering 230,000 pages of FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., revealing a troubling history of surveillance and attempts to undermine his legacy. While confirming James Earl Ray as the sole assassin, the documents expose the FBI's relentless campaign against King, coinciding with calls for transparency regarding Epstein-related investigations.

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