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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Eisenhower Library head resigns after blocking Trump from gifting King Charles one of former president’s swords

Dr. Todd Arrington, the former director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, resigned from his position on Monday after reportedly getting into a disagreement with the Trump administration over gifting King Charles III an original U.S. artifact.

Last month, the State Department compiled a series of potential gifts for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to choose from to gift the royal family during the historic second state visit. Trump selected a sword belonging to Eisenhower for King Charles III, though it’s unclear which one.

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