Trump Released Martin Luther King Jr. Files: I’m in Them | Washington Monthly

Submission statement:

The author, whose father was an undercover police officer at the Lorraine Motel when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, expresses concern about the Trump administration’s release of King’s files. The author believes the release was a distraction from the Epstein scandal and highlights the potential harm of amplifying conspiracy theories, citing the impact on her father’s reputation and the broader public discourse. The author also notes the King family’s opposition to the release, emphasizing the importance of historical accuracy and the dangers of misinformation.