"Mirroring the fractured history of the country itself, the official United States Semiquincentennial Commission set up by congress in 2016 to plan and oversee the festivities has weathered months of inner turmoil. Known as America250, the commission is made up of 16 private individuals and 20 political appointees, and is meant to be bipartisan, with members chosen by congressional leadership of both parties."
"A new executive director is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, and according to , the White House has nominated Jordan Wiggins, a Republican operative who has worked on election campaigns for Vice-President J.D. Vance and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to the post. "In accordance with our legislation, the commission must vote to approve any new executive director appointment," Rosie Rios, the commission's chairwoman and a former US treasurer under President Barack Obama, said in a statement."
Congress established the United States Semiquincentennial Commission in 2016 to plan the nation's 250th anniversary. The commission, known as America250, includes 16 private individuals and 20 political appointees and is intended to be bipartisan with members chosen by congressional leadership. The commission has experienced internal turmoil, including the September firing of executive director Ariel Abergel for defying directives and attempting to prompt member resignations. The White House nominated Jordan Wiggins as executive director subject to commission approval, according to officials. The commission will receive $15 million in congressional funding and accepts corporate sponsorships; only limited public initiatives have been announced.
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