For Museum Boss Who Became a Trump Target, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
- Posted on July 30, 2026
- Museums
- By The New York Times
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A former National Portrait Gallery director reflects on the political pressures that prompted her departure from a prestigious Smithsonian institution. As another museum leader faces similar institutional scrutiny and political challenges, parallels emerge between their experiences navigating cultural institutions during contentious political periods. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between artistic autonomy and external political influence in America's premier cultural organizations.
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For Museum Boss Who Became a Trump Target, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again
Kim Sajet left as director of the National Portrait Gallery when she found herself in the White House cross hairs. Now she’s watching another Smithsonian chief go through it. continue reading...
