Lonnie Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has announced his retirement. This decision follows a period of ongoing criticism from the President Donald Trump administration regarding the institution.
President Trump's administration has reportedly been fighting to reshape the Smithsonian, with some sources indicating attempts to assert control. The administration has also threatened to cut support for the institution, citing allegations of ideological bias.
Reports suggest the administration has been pressuring the Smithsonian for several months. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
