Tulsi Gabbard Releases Massive MLK File Dump: 6,301 PDFs and a Government Secret
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has released the long-classified Martin Luther King Jr. files — a staggering 243,496 pages across 6,301 PDFs and one MP3 audio file.
The news comes just days after she dropped a bombshell report recommending criminal prosecution for several Obama-era officials over their role in a “treasonous conspiracy” tied to the 2016 election.
The MLK Jr. files have been under a court-imposed seal since 1977 — almost 50 years.
During that time, the FBI gathered records and turned them over to the National Archives and Records Administration.
DNI Gabbard made the files available at archives.gov/mlk.
DNI Gabbard’s office stated in the press release:
“This unprecedented release follows through on President Trump’s commitment to fully release previously-classified records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy (JFK), Senator Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), and MLK, and was carried out in coordination with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the National Archives.”
DNI Gabbard stated on X:
“The documents include details about the FBI’s investigation into the assassination of MLK, discussion of potential leads, internal FBI memos detailing the progress of the case, information about James Earl Ray’s former cellmate who stated he discussed with Ray an alleged assassination plot, and more.”
Key Highlights from the Release:
- Internal FBI memos on leads and investigation progress.
- Evidence of alleged assassination plots discussed with James Earl Ray in prison.
- Canadian and CIA foreign intelligence records tied to Ray’s international flight.
Dr. Alveda King, niece of MLK Jr., responded:
“I am grateful to President Trump and DNI Gabbard for delivering on their pledge of transparency in the release of these documents on the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.”
King continued:
“My uncle lived boldly in pursuit of truth and justice, and his enduring legacy of faith continues to inspire Americans to this day. While we continue to mourn his death, the declassification and release of these documents are a historic step towards the truth that the American people deserve.”
DNI Gabbard added:
“The American people have waited nearly sixty years to see the full scope of the federal government’s investigation into Dr. King’s assassination.”
“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.”
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order to declassify records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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