Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Trump-Picked Planner Ariel Abergel Ousted from Birthday Commission
Ariel Abergel, a former Fox News producer, was fired from his role in planning America's 250th birthday.
The commission claimed he caused a security issue, tried to get commissioners to quit, and did things without permission.
Abergel denies these claims, stating the commission’s claims are malicious.
The commission's reason for ousting is allegedly due to an Instagram post Abergel made about Charlie Kirk.
Ariel Abergel, handpicked by Trump, was ousted from the Semiquincentennial Commission.
The commission cited security breaches and unauthorized actions as reasons for firing Abergel.
Abergel denies the allegations, calling them lies.
Abergel's Instagram post about Charlie Kirk preceded his ousting.
The Semiquincentennial Commission is bipartisan.
- Who
- Ariel Abergel, a former Fox News producer
- What
- Was removed from his position as lead planner for America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
- When
- Not specified in articles.
- Where
- Not specified in articles.
- Why
- The commission stated the ousting was due to a security breach, attempted commissioner resignations, and unauthorized actions.
- Person involved
- Ariel Abergel
- Age
- 25
- Position
- Lead planner for America's 250th birthday celebrations
- Reason for Ousting (Commission's Account)
- Security breach, attempted commissioner resignations, unauthorized actions
- Abergel's Counterclaim
- Dismissal is based on malicious lies