Archive · 31 May 2025
Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director Over DEI Support
The former US President, Donald Trump, decided to fire the person in charge of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., named Kim Sajet.
He said he did this because she supported something called DEI, which stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This means she believed in making sure people from all backgrounds are included and treated fairly.
Trump didn't give any other reasons.
It's like the museum is getting a new boss because of their different views on DEI.
Donald Trump fired Kim Sajet from her position as Director of the National Portrait Gallery.
Trump cited Sajet's support for DEI initiatives as the reason for her termination.
The firing was announced on social media by Trump.
Sajet, a Nigerian-born art historian, had served as director since 2013.
It is unclear if Trump had the legal authority to fire Sajet.
- Who
- Donald Trump fired Kim Sajet.
- What
- Trump fired National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet.
- When
- Announced on Friday.
- Where
- National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.
- Why
- Trump stated he fired Sajet because she supported DEI initiatives.
Advocates' Stance
Trump's Stance
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Advocates' Stance
DEI initiatives promote equality and representation for marginalized groups, correcting historical inequities.
Trump's Stance
DEI initiatives are discriminatory and stifle merit, leading to unfair outcomes.
- Person Fired
- Kim Sajet
- Former Role
- Director, National Portrait Gallery
- Reason Given
- Support for DEI
- Firing Announced
- Social media post by Trump
- Institution Location
- Washington, D.C.