The Trump administration dismissed several Biden-era appointments to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum board, including Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. Emhoff emphasized the importance of not politicizing Holocaust remembrance. He was appointed in January, during a period of heightened antisemitism. Trump's administration aims to replace ousted members with more staunch supporters of Israel, as part of a broader strategy in line with recent political shifts. The action reflects an ongoing debate regarding the intersection of politics and historical memory.
"Today, I was informed of my removal from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized."
"To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous - and it dishonors the memory of six million Jews."
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