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Kim Sajet resigned as director of the National Portrait Gallery two weeks after President Trump called for her firing, citing her support for diversity initiatives; her departure was announced by Smithsonian's secretary, with Kevin Gover to serve as acting director.
Kim Sajet is stepping down as director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery amid disputes over President Trump's attempt to fire her, highlighting tensions between the museum's independence and political influence. Kevin Gover has been appointed acting director, and the Smithsonian emphasizes its commitment to independence amidst political pressures.
Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, resigned after President Trump announced he was firing her, despite the Smithsonian's assertion that it retains authority over personnel decisions and aims to remain politically independent.
President Trump announced on social media that he fired Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for DEI and partisanship, though her removal's legality is uncertain due to the Smithsonian's independent status and lack of clear termination provisions.
President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kim Sajet, the first woman director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for diversity, equity, and inclusion as inappropriate. This move is part of a broader effort by Trump to reshape Washington's arts and cultural institutions by removing what he considers divisive narratives and progressive influences.
President Donald Trump has dismissed Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her as 'highly partisan,' marking his first action against the Smithsonian Institution since his executive order aimed at removing 'anti-American ideology' from federal-funded museums.