Seeking more light on the Marianas role in the Amelia Earhart story

A few weeks ago, I met with members of the community who have spent years seeking answers about the disappearance of American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart—particularly the pieces of her story tied to the Marianas. While much remains unknown, many of our elders remain firm in their belief that she was seen on Saipan, and that our islands may hold a key role in this chapter of American history. During our meeting, I committed to supporting efforts to uncover the truth. In doing so, I learned that there have been prior attempts to gain access to classified government files that could offer new insight into the final days of her journey. Given President Trump’s recent declassification of JFK, RFK, and MLK files, I wrote to him requesting a review and release of any documents related to Amelia Earhart’s flight. This is a story of national significance, and one that could affirm the role of the Marianas in it. I look forward to seeing what light we can bring to this important part of our history.