Smithsonian chief to retire after clashes with White House
Summary
Lonnie Bunch, the leader of the Smithsonian Institution, said he will retire later this year. His decision follows several months of disagreements with the White House under President Donald Trump's administration about how American history is shown at the Smithsonian.Key Facts
- Lonnie Bunch is the Secretary (head) of the Smithsonian Institution.
- He plans to retire later in 2024.
- Bunch had clashes with the White House led by President Donald Trump.
- The disagreements were about how American history should be presented at the Smithsonian.
- The Smithsonian will face a leadership change because of his retirement.
- The Trump administration has been pushing to change the way the Smithsonian tells America's story.
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