President Trump announced via Truth Social that he had fired Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing 'partisan' behavior, raising questions about whether he has the authority to make such personnel decisions. Concurrently, the administration proposed a 12% budget cut for the Smithsonian Institution, which could significantly impact its operations, including the elimination of funding for key museums. This has led to heightened concern about the future of cultural institutions and the long-held plans for the National Museum of the American Latino, which has been in legislative limbo for over two decades.
Trump's claim of having fired the National Portrait Gallery director underscores ongoing political tensions surrounding the Smithsonian Institution and its operations.
The proposed budget cuts from the Trump administration threaten crucial funding for key Smithsonian projects, leaving the institution and its future uncertain.
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