WASHINGTON — The former director of the National Portrait Gallery, who has been removed from her job, openly pushed diversity, equity, and inclusion from her position as head of a top United States museum.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Kim Sajet was removed from her position, accusing Sajet of being “a highly partisan person” and “a strong supporter of DEI.”
“Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am herby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet as Director of the National Portrait Gallery,” the president said. “She is a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position. Her replacement will be named shortly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Sajet, a long time Democrat donor, has served since 2013 as the director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, which…
