Trump dismisses National Portrait Gallery director amid DEI controversy
TL;DR
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.
- Trump says he’s fired National Portrait Gallery director amid Washington arts scene takeover Politico
- Trump fires director of the National Portrait Gallery The Washington Post
- Donald Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director for being 'strong supporter' of DEI Fox News
- Trump fires director of Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery for allegedly promoting DEI USA Today
- Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director The Hill
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