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Trump Appoints Siggy Flicker to Holocaust Council Amid Controversy

5/8/2025

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President Trump has appointed reality TV star Siggy Flicker to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, ousting Biden's selections. Flicker's connection to the January 6 Capitol riot through her stepson raises eyebrows, as critics, including former officials, express concern that this move politicizes the museum and jeopardizes its vital mission to educate about the Holocaust and fight antisemitism.

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President Trump has appointed reality TV star Siggy Flicker to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, ousting Biden's selections. Flicker's connection to the January 6 Capitol riot through her stepson raises eyebrows, as critics, including former officials, express concern that this move politicizes the museum and jeopardizes its vital mission to educate about the Holocaust and fight antisemitism.