Donald Trump said he would order his administration to declassify secret government records related to the 1937 disappearance of US aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart.
The story of Earhart, who vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean, has captivated millions, Trump noted on social media. Her disappearance during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe has spawned various theories ranging from a simple crash due to fuel exhaustion to more elaborate claims including Japanese capture or US governmental espionage.
While certain FBI files and Navy search reports have been declassified over the years, many records remain classified, fueling ongoing speculation about a potential cover-up surrounding Earhart's fate.
Officially, it is believed that Earhart lost communication while attempting to find Howland Island for refueling before running out of fuel and crashing into the ocean. However, no wreckage has been discovered to support this account, leading to continuing intrigue.
Trump emphasized, She disappeared in the South Pacific while trying to become the first woman to fly around the World... Amelia made it almost three quarters around the World before she vanished, never to be seen again.
Other theories suggest that Earhart may have crash-landed near Japanese-occupied islands or became a castaway on Nikumaroro Island in the Phoenix Islands, yet no conclusive evidence has been produced for these scenarios.
The upcoming declassification could reveal all government records related to Amelia Earhart, her final trip, and everything else about her, according to Trump, potentially offering insights into one of aviation's most enduring mysteries.
Despite the lack of definitive answers, interest in Earhart's case remains strong, with researchers last year citing discoveries that could have led to the location of her long-lost plane, adding another layer to the ongoing fascination with her story.
