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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Ford Foundation Member Blames Trump Fears for Liz Cheney Award Snub"

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Foundation board, claiming that the foundation refused to consider Liz Cheney for its Medal for Distinguished Public Service due to fear of retribution from Donald Trump. Kennerly defended Cheney, stating that she is the only person worthy of the top award and criticizing the foundation's decision as petty and fearful. Cheney, a vocal critic of Trump, faced backlash within the Republican Party and lost her re-election bid in 2022.

via NBC News|

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"Photographer David Hume Kennerly Resigns from Gerald Ford Foundation Board in Protest"

Pulitzer-prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly resigned from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation board in protest of the organization's refusal to honor former Rep. Liz Cheney with its top award, citing concerns over potential retribution from Donald Trump. Kennerly criticized the foundation for rejecting Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, and accused them of prioritizing political considerations over honoring her distinguished public service. The foundation's executive director defended the decision, citing legal and political risks, while Kennerly expressed disappointment in the foundation's failure to recognize Cheney's merits and her defense of democracy.

via CNN|

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