1 year ago
Smithsonian Reasserts Independence Amidst Trump's Actions
Imagine a museum with lots of cool art.
The boss of the museum has the power to hire and fire people.
The former President, Donald Trump, said he fired a museum director.
The museum's board, like a group of important people, met and said their boss still makes all the decisions, not the former President.
They want to show they're independent and in charge of their own museum.
They also told the museum boss to make sure all the exhibits are fair and don't show any bias.
This is to make sure the museum stays its own place and can do things without someone else telling them what to do.
Smithsonian's Board affirmed Secretary's authority over personnel.
The action followed Trump's reported firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.
The Smithsonian's initial response was perceived as hesitant to challenge Trump.
The board's action aimed to reassert autonomy from Trump's influence.
Regents will instruct directors on ensuring unbiased content.
- Who
- The Smithsonian Board of Regents, President Trump, and Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III.
- What
- The Smithsonian Board of Regents affirmed the authority of Secretary Lonnie Bunch III over personnel decisions.
- Where
- Smithsonian Institution
- When
- Monday, following President Trump's reported firing of Kim Sajet.
- Why
- To reassert its autonomy following President Trump's reported actions regarding National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.
Key facts
- Smithsonian Secretary
- Lonnie Bunch III
- National Portrait Gallery Director
- Kim Sajet
- Involved Parties
- President Donald Trump
- Smithsonian Board Action
- Monday
