Trump Orders FBI to Search for Amelia Earhart Records Amid Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to search for records related to the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart. This request comes as the FBI’s Washington and New York field offices were informed late Tuesday to comply with this high-priority directive.

Agents were instructed to look for any documentation connected to Earhart’s 1937 disappearance while attempting to be the first woman to fly around the world. They were given a deadline of Wednesday to complete their searches, amidst an ongoing federal government shutdown.

Last month, Trump announced his intent to “declassify and release all government records” pertaining to Earhart. In a social media post, he emphasized her enduring significance, stating that her disappearance has fascinated millions for nearly 90 years.

While many conspiracy theories have emerged regarding Earhart’s fate, U.S. officials have long believed she and her navigator crashed into the Pacific Ocean due to a lack of fuel. These theories have persisted over decades, as public interest in Earhart remains high.

Trump’s request aligns with his previous actions to declassify documents related to other high-profile deaths, including those of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Such historical records often captivate public imagination and invite speculation.

This ongoing investigation is a significant move by the Trump administration to address longstanding mysteries surrounding one of America’s most famous aviators.