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Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet Amid Controversy

President Trump has fired Kim Sajet, the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for DEI initiatives and alleged partisanship.


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President Trump announced the firing of Kim Sajet, the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, on May 30, claiming she is 'highly partisan' and a supporter of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Sajet, who has led the gallery since 2013, was born in Nigeria and raised in Australia. Legal experts question Trump's authority to dismiss her, as the gallery is part of the Smithsonian Institution. Sajet's leadership focused on presenting a balanced view of American history, and her removal aligns with Trump's broader initiative to eliminate DEI programs from federal institutions.

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The articles express a negative tone towards Trump's actions and decisions, particularly regarding Sajet's firing and executive orders.

They highlight concerns about Trump's impact on cultural institutions like the Smithsonian and the National Portrait Gallery.

The overall sentiment criticizes Trump's leadership style, emphasizing issues of diversity and inclusion.

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Trump Says He's Fired Director of National Portrait Gallery ... Over 'DEI'
Rolling StoneRolling Stone·15d·
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"…Trump ordered that spending on exhibits or programs that 'degrade shared American values, divide Americans based on race, or promote programs or ideologies inconsistent with Federal law and policy' would be prohibited."

Smithsonian Portrait Gallery Director fired for promotion of DEI
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner·15d·
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"…Trump’s move to fire Sajet, who was named director in 2013, has been called into question as the Smithsonian is not under the Executive Branch’s jurisdiction."

‘Highly Partisan Person’: Trump Sends National Portrait Gallery Director Packing
Daily CallerDaily Caller·15d·
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"…Trump made the announcement in a post to Truth Social, describing Sajet as a 'highly partisan person,' and a 'strong supporter of DEI,' which is totally inappropriate for her position."

Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director
Epoch TimesEpoch Times·15d·
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"…President Donald Trump on May 30 announced that he has dismissed the director of the National Portrait Gallery, an institution in Washington known for hosting portraits of U.S. presidents and other artwork."

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