Kim Sajet
Kim Sajet is a prominent museum director and cultural leader, originally born in Nigeria and raised in Australia. She has been recognized for her expertise in the arts and served as the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., since 2013. Under her leadership, the gallery showcased notable portraits of American presidents and other influential figures, contributing significantly to the discourse around American history and culture. Sajet's recent dismissal by President Donald Trump has drawn attention to ongoing debates about cultural representation and political influence within major cultural institutions.
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The Trump administration’s political pressure led to the resignation of Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery.
‘A very tough moment’: how Trump has put museums in jeopardy | Museums
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
In June, Trump claimed that he was firing the former National Portrait Gallery director, Kim Sajet, over her alleged partisanship and support for DEI.
Smithsonian takes down details about Trump’s impeachments from presidential portrait exhibition
United States· 2026-01-11
In May, Trump said he had fired the gallery’s director, Kim Sajet, describing her as a 'highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position'.
Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait and removes mention of impeachments | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Kim Sajet was dismissed from her position as the director of the National Portrait Gallery by Trump.
Index - Kultúr - Donald Trump újabb támadást indított, itt a Fehér Ház listája
Hungary· 2025-08-27
Kim Sajet, the former director of the Portrait Gallery, rejected a large painting of Trump for being too political.
Trump will die Museen des Smithsonian-Instituts kontrollieren
Switzerland· 2025-08-22
Kim Sajet was the director of the National Portrait Gallery who resigned amid leadership impasse.
Trump diz que Smithsonian está demasiado concentrada na história da escravatura | História
Portugal· 2025-08-22
Kim Sajet resigned as the director of the National Portrait Gallery amid pressure from the White House.
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Paraguay· 2025-08-02
In May, Trump tried to oust Kim Sajet, the director of its National Portrait Gallery.
Artist Amy Sherald cancels Smithsonian show over censorship | ArtUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
The National Portrait Gallery lost its director, Kim Sajet, in June, when she resigned weeks after Trump’s declaration that he was firing her.
Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorshipUnited States· 2025-07-24
Kim Sajet, NPG’s director, stepped down after Trump’s recent call for her termination.
Trump is terrified of Black culture. But not for the reasons you think | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-22
Kim Sajet resigned as the director of the National Portrait Gallery after Donald Trump claimed he had fired her.
Directora da National Portrait Gallery demite-se após Trump ter tentado despedi-la | Política CulturalPortugal· 2025-06-15
Kim Sajet has resigned from her position as the director of the National Portrait Gallery after President Donald Trump called for her firing.
National Portrait Gallery head resigns two weeks after Trump called for her firingUnited States· 2025-06-14
Kim Sajet has resigned as the director of the National Portrait Gallery after Donald Trump attempted to fire her.
Director of National Portrait Gallery resigns after Trump’s effort to fire her | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-14
Kim Sajet continues to work at the National Portrait Gallery despite the official announcement of her dismissal.
Index - Kultúr - Ellenállásba ütközött Trump kirúgási parancsa, a művészvilág nem engedHungary· 2025-06-11
Kim Sajet has been leading the National Portrait Gallery since 2013.
Index - Kultúr - Donald Trump ismét lesújtott, újabb intézményvezetőt penderített kiHungary· 2025-06-04
Trump announced that he was firing Kim Sajet, the director of the National Portrait Gallery.
Trump unveils new presidential portrait six months into second termUnited States· 2025-06-03
Kim Sajet was the first woman to lead the National Portrait Gallery since its founding in 1962.
Трамп звільнив керівницю Національної портретної галереї за підтримку рівності
Ukraine· 2025-06-02
Kim Sajet was the director of the National Portrait Gallery before being dismissed by Donald Trump.
Donald Trump poursuit sa volonté de contrôler la culture en limogeant la directrice de la National Portrait Gallery
France· 2025-05-31