On May 30, President Trump announced on social media that he was terminating Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her partisan stance and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as reasons. Despite his announcement, Sajet continues to work, and the Smithsonian, governed by a Board of Regents, operates independently from the presidency. Trump's executive order pointing out perceived ideological issues in the Smithsonian institutions underlines his focus on eliminating what he views as divisive, race-centered initiatives.
Trump’s announcement about firing Kim Sajet reflects his strong opposition to diversity initiatives within institutions like the Smithsonian, which he claims are based on divisive ideologies.
The Smithsonian is governed by a Board of Regents, making it independent from executive control, which complicates Trump’s ability to unilaterally fire Sajet.
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