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Trump Fires Smithsonian Director; Board Disputes Authority
6/10/2025
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- President Trump announced on May 30 that he had dismissed Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, accusing her of partisanship. Yet, the Smithsonian operates independently under a Board of Regents, which insists Trump has no power to fire her. The board is set to address the issue in an upcoming meeting.
