Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Summary
Lonnie Bunch, the head of the Smithsonian Institution for seven years and founder of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, has announced he is resigning. He said that pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration was not the reason for his decision.Key Facts
- Lonnie Bunch has been the Smithsonian Secretary for seven years.
- He also founded the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Bunch announced he is stepping down from his role at the Smithsonian.
- He denied that pressure from the White House caused his resignation.
- The Smithsonian Institution made the announcement public on September 8, 2026.
- No further reasons or details about his departure were provided in the article.
- The story is still developing and may include additional information later.
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