Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, said President Donald Trump’s pressure played no role in his decision and vowed to defend the institution’s independence until he leaves.
Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2026/09/08/smithsonian-chief-bunch-retiring-trump-fights-reshape-institution/
Author : Jonathan Edwards
Publish date : 2026-09-08 21:57:00
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Smithsonian chief to retire as Trump fights to reshape the institution
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