The Smithsonian Institution in a June 9 statement reasserted its independence to hire and fire, counteracting President Trump’s May 30 announcement that he was dismissing National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet.| Artforum
Kim Sajet is stepping down as director of the National Portrait Gallery. Her departure follows President Trump announcing that he was firing her because she was “a strong supporter of DEI.”| Artforum
The Trump administration on August 12 announced it would conduct a review of Smithsonian Institution exhibitions for "alignment with American ideals.”| Artforum