Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director | JQJO

President Trump announced the firing of National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet, citing her partisan views and support for DEI initiatives. The legality of this action is questionable, as the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the gallery, is largely independent of the federal government. The museum's bylaws lack termination provisions, and legal experts suggest presidential authority requires Smithsonian board approval. The Smithsonian declined comment on the unexpected announcement.