Smithsonian Affirms Independence Amid Political Tensions
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The Smithsonian reaffirmed its independence and clarified that personnel decisions are made by its Secretary and Board of Regents, following President Trump's claim that he fired the head of the National Portrait Gallery for being partisan. The institution emphasized its nonpartisan stance and addressed concerns about biased content, amid broader political tensions involving Trump's administration and cultural institutions.
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