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Trump fires director of the National Portrait Gallery

  • On Friday in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump dismissed Kim Sajet from her position leading the National Portrait Gallery.
  • Trump terminated Kim Sajet, criticizing her for her perceived political bias and her advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion , which he considered unsuitable for her role.
  • Sajet, a seasoned portraiture specialist born in Nigeria, raised in Australia, and holding Dutch nationality, led the publicly funded museum since 2013.
  • Trump announced on Truth Social that, following recommendations from others, he has ended Kim Sajet’s role as the head of the National Portrait Gallery.
  • This firing marks Trump’s first direct action against the Smithsonian Institution, aligning with his broader effort to eliminate DEI programs from federal cultural bodies.
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Trump’s fresh White House portrait sparks interest amid controversy over National Portrait Gallery leadership

The portrait shows Trump with a red tie and no expression, replacing the previous image from the beginning of his second term.

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ArtNet broke the news in on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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