President Trump announced the dismissal of the head of a Smithsonian museum. However, it's worth considering if he holds the authority to make such a decision due to the independent nature of the Smithsonian institution.
Straight Talk: Trump's Claim to Fire a Smithsonian Director Raises Questions
In a bold move, President Trump declared on Truth Social that he was canning Kim Sajet, the boss of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian. He alleged Sajet is a partisan beast, a die-hard supporter of DEI, making her unfit for her role.
The National Portrait Gallery has a reputation for featuring portraits of significant American figures. Among the Smithsonian's 21 museums, it's neither the largest nor unique in terms of directors pushing for exhibits that delve into American diversity.
Trump's statement echoes his earlier executive order, slamming the Smithsonian for being under the spell of a divisive, race-centric ideology.
However, as The Washington Post reported, Sajet's still on the job. The White House remained mum in response to NPR's inquiry.
So, Can the President Actually Fire a Smithsonian Director?
The Smithsonian isn't a branch of the executive.它是美国国会在1846年设立的，由院长会或 Roberta (走向)主管。Lonnie G. Bunch III 负责
- Despite Trump's assertion, the policy-and-legislation regarding the Smithsonian, being a congressionally chartered institution, falls under the jurisdiction of the community's elected officials, not the President.
- The ongoing political debate surrounding the Smithsonian, with Trump's claim about firing the National Portrait Gallery's director and the general-news reports about the institutional focus on diversity, raises questions about the role of politics in shaping policy-and-legislation for cultural institutions.
