Summary
President Trump has dismissed Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery, citing her strong support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as inappropriate for her role. This decision is part of Trump’s broader initiative to reshape federal cultural institutions, as he has previously criticized the Smithsonian for what he calls leftist ideologies. In addition, he has signed an executive order to eliminate perceived divisive ideologies from the Smithsonian’s programs and has replaced leadership at other cultural entities like the Kennedy Center.
