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"The Smithsonian has fired back at Donald Trump and declared itself a
“nonpartisan institution” after the president attempted to meddle in the
operations of the prestigious research and museum complex.
In a statement, the Smithsonian asserted its independence in a thinly veiled
rebuttal of Trump’s recent claim that he had fired Kim Sajet, director of the
Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery.
“All personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the
Secretary, with oversight by the Board. Lonnie G. Bunch, the Secretary, has the
support of the Board of Regents in his authority and management of the
Smithsonian,” the statement said.
“Since its inception, the Smithsonian has set out to be a nonpartisan
institution. As the nation’s museum, the Smithsonian must be a welcoming place
of knowledge and discovery for all Americans.”
The Smithsonian, established by Congress in 1846, is not part of the executive
branch and has operated as an independent entity for nearly 180 years. Among
its treasured exhibits are the Space Shuttle Discovery and the original
“Star-Spangled Banner.”"
Via Lisa Stranger and Kenny Chaffin.
Cheers,
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