Smithsonian Institution Stands Firm Against Political Interference Amid Trump’s Executive Orders
The Smithsonian reaffirms its nonpartisan stance as Trump seeks to influence museum leadership and content through executive orders targeting perceived anti-American programs.
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Overview
- Former President Trump signed executive orders aimed at curbing government spending on Smithsonian exhibits he deemed inappropriate.
- The Smithsonian Institution maintains its nonpartisan commitment despite Trump's attempts to influence gallery director positions.
- Personnel decisions at the Smithsonian are made by the Secretary with oversight from the Board of Regents to prevent partisan influence.
- Trump's efforts to remove Kim Sajet as director of the National Portrait Gallery have sparked controversy over political interference.
- The Smithsonian's Board of Regents is dedicated to ensuring the institution remains free from political influence, reinforcing its independence.
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The executive orders aim to eliminate what Trump considers 'divisive narratives' and 'improper ideology' from institutions like the Smithsonian, focusing on race and gender issues, and to restore federal historical sites to traditional interpretations.
The Smithsonian maintains its independence through personnel decisions made by the Secretary with oversight from the Board of Regents, ensuring that the institution remains free from partisan influence.
Trump's efforts have sparked controversy over political interference, particularly in his attempts to remove directors like Kim Sajet from the National Portrait Gallery, which highlights the tension between political influence and institutional independence.
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