Smithsonian Director Resigns Amid Political Tensions
TL;DR
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.
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- A Smithsonian Museum Director Steps Down in Wake of Trump’s ‘Firing’ The New York Times
- Exclusive | Smithsonian to Conduct Wide Content Review Requested by Trump WSJ
- Smithsonian affirms independence after Trump says he fired head of National Portrait Gallery ABC News
- Amid Trump standoff, Smithsonian says only secretary can hire and fire The Washington Post
- Showdown at the National Portrait Gallery Vanity Fair
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