Donald Trump announced the dismissal of Kim Sajet, the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for diversity initiatives and labeling her as partisan. This decision comes amid controversy over a caption in the gallery that referenced the January 6 Capitol attack. Sajet defended her leadership as striving for a balanced portrayal of American presidents amidst varied public opinion. Trump’s actions were tied to a directive to remove divisive elements from museums following his second presidential inauguration in 2024.
The National Portrait Gallery sought to maintain a balanced discourse on American presidents, recognizing diverse opinions, according to outgoing director Kim Sajet.
Trump announced Sajet’s dismissal via social media, criticizing her for her diversity initiatives and labeling her as partisan without providing specific evidence.
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