"The first and only museum dedicated to the US constitution has been plunged into turmoil over the sudden departure of its president, a legal scholar widely respected for his commitment to non-partisanship. The National Constitution Center (NCC) in Philadelphia announced last month that Jeffrey Rosen would step down after 12 years to be replaced by Vince Stango on an interim basis. Rosen, 61, shaped the centre's scholarly output, public programming and global profile."
"He was central to its preparations for the 250th anniversary of US independence in July, personally overseeing much of the educational content. Some at the NCC felt that, while Rosen's gifts as a public intellectual and ambassador were beyond reproach, he showed less appetite for the bread-and-butter management of running an organisation and it was time to make a change."
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is facing turmoil after president Jeffrey Rosen, a legal scholar known for non-partisanship, stepped down after 12 years. He shaped the centre's scholarly output, public programming and global profile and led preparations for the 250th anniversary of US independence, personally overseeing much educational content. Some at the centre said Rosen lacked appetite for day-to-day management and that leadership change was necessary. A board member, J Michael Luttig, alleged the former and current chairs acted for political reasons tied to Donald Trump and the July 4, 2026 celebration. Several centre sources denied politics influenced the transition. Vince Stango is interim president and described Rosen's contribution and decision to step down as part of future planning.
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