President Donald Trump has announced that he will declassify and release all U.S. government files connected to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.
Trump Orders Declassification of Amelia Earhart Records
Earhart, one of the most celebrated aviators in history, vanished in 1937 during her attempt to fly around the world. Despite decades of speculation, searches, and theories, no confirmed trace of her aircraft or remains has ever been discovered.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the mystery of Earhart’s final journey has “captivated millions.” He wrote that he has ordered his administration to release “all Government Records related to Amelia Earhart, her final trip, and everything else about her.”
Amelia Earhart became a global icon in aviation history as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Along with navigator Fred Noonan, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during a dangerous stretch of her flight. The event remains one of the most famous unsolved mysteries of the 20th century.
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Trump’s move follows his history of ordering the release of sensitive and long-classified files. In the past, he declassified large batches of records tied to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By putting focus on Earhart, Trump is drawing attention to a historical puzzle that continues to fascinate the public almost 90 years later.
Spotlight Shifts as Epstein Files Raise Questions
The timing of Trump’s announcement comes while he faces mounting criticism over his handling of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on new charges. His death, officially ruled a suicide, fueled global speculation and conspiracy theories about who in powerful circles may have been linked to him.
Trump has been under pressure to make Epstein-related government files fully public. Earlier this year, the Department of Justice released what it called a “first phase” of documents. However, many of those records were already known to the public or heavily redacted, leaving critics unsatisfied.
For months, Trump has urged his supporters and the public to “move on” from Epstein. Yet, demand for details about Epstein’s criminal network, his associates, and who may have been involved with him remains strong. Many see Trump’s slow approach to releasing these files as a growing political problem.
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Just hours before Trump announced the Earhart declassification, House Democrats revealed they had uncovered more Epstein-related records. These files reportedly mention well-known names. They include Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, and tech investor Peter Thiel. The revelations show how wide the interest in these documents has grown. None of the people named have been accused of crimes linked to Epstein.
Trump has admitted knowing Epstein socially in the past but insists that they had a falling-out long before Epstein’s 2019 death. Still, the scrutiny surrounding the unreleased records continues to follow him, especially as more documents surface from congressional investigations.
Earhart Mystery Draws Attention Amid Political Fire
By ordering the release of Amelia Earhart’s files, Trump is revisiting one of the world’s great mysteries. Earhart’s disappearance has inspired countless theories, ranging from a crash into the Pacific to speculation that she was captured or survived in secret. The U.S. government has held various files over the years, though it is unclear how much new information they contain.
The announcement allows Trump to highlight his power to declassify historical records while interest in Epstein files remains intense. Critics note the timing, suggesting that the Earhart decision may be an attempt to redirect attention away from the growing calls for transparency on Epstein.
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Still, for many Americans and aviation enthusiasts, the prospect of finally seeing what government records say about Earhart is significant. Her pioneering spirit, courage, and tragic disappearance continue to inspire fascination nearly a century after she vanished.
Trump’s latest move ensures that both the legendary aviator and the ongoing Epstein scrutiny will remain at the center of public debate.
