The Latest Breaking News from Kim Sajet

Smithsonian Institution secretary to retire amid Trump attacks on museum independence

‘I have to be honest, it has been stressful,’ says Lonnie Bunch III

The Guardian - US · Sep 8

Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait and removes mention of impeachments

National Portrait Gallery removes text on new portrait of Trump standing in Oval Office with a scowl and fists on desk

The Guardian - US · Jan 11

Five Great Reads: what it’s like to taste words, the world’s oldest Test cricketer, and the 21st century in photos

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9

Smithsonian to review content at all 21 museums to see which is in violation of Trump’s orders

The Smithsonian will conduct a content review across its 21 museums and zoo following an excutive order from President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Smithsonian rejects Trump’s attempt to fire National Portrait Gallery director

Trump tried to force out Kim Sajet, calling her ‘highly partisan and a strong supporter of’ of diversity initiatives

The Guardian - US · Jun 10, 2025

Trump Fires National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet Over 'Inappropriate' DEI Support

Donald Trump has fired National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet, citing her strong support for DEI initiatives as 'inappropriate'—sparking legal and cultural controversy over presidential authority and museum independence.

International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025

Smithsonian Museum managed to enrage Donald Trump because he just took a decision which isn’t even remotely legal

This is a battle over history and who gets to write it.

We Got This Covered · May 31, 2025

Trump says he fired National Portrait Gallery chief in latest conflict with arts

President says Kim Sajet has been fired but experts suggest president does not have legal grounds to do so

The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025

The Dutchwoman guiding the gallery of America’s most famous faces

Nigeria-born, Australia-raised, Kim Sajet is the cosmopolitan director of the National Portrait Gallery, whose collection includes 1,700 images of presidents from Washington to Trump

The Guardian - US · Dec 31, 2024