Lonnie G. Bunch III, the current secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, is confronted with challenges following President Trump’s executive order aimed at curtailing spending on exhibitions deemed harmful to American values. This order targets narratives perceived as divisive based on race or ideologies conflicting with federal law. The implications of such an order remain uncertain, placing Bunch in a tough position of potentially complying, contesting these demands, or resigning. With a strong background in diplomacy, Bunch has navigated political landscapes successfully, evident from his role in establishing the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
In an executive order last month, President Trump accused the Smithsonian of promoting harmful narratives and called for an end to spending on divisive exhibitions.
Bunch could face stark options—accede, resign in protest, or resist and risk being forced out. His background shows a history of diplomacy.
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