Smithsonian Institution secretary to retire amid Trump attacks on musuem independence
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Lonnie Bunch III has announced he will retire from his position as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of the year. Bunch, a historian appointed in 2019 as the institution's first African American secretary, made the announcement on Tuesday.
His departure comes amid ongoing criticism and attacks from Donald Trump concerning the museum network's content and independence. Bunch acknowledged the strain of the political pressure, stating publicly that the situation had been stressful.
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The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes political pressure and attacks on museum independence
CBS News (US) (US)Focuses straightforwardly on the retirement announcement and timeline
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