As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.

AAdmin

July 14, 2026

1 min read

As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

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