Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns
Bunch has spent the last few months defending the Smithsonian against attacks from President Trump. In a statement, Bunch says he leaves with "mixed emotions."
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Sep 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM ET
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- Coverage growth: 1 → 2 publications in 1h 55m
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Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III resigns(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch steps down amid Trump administration pressure(opens original report in a new tab)The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year, as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history. — France 24
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- Story prominence
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- Velocity
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