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Lonnie Bunch Resigns as Smithsonian Secretary After Clashes With White House

Lonnie Bunch, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian, will step down at the end of the year following months of tensions with the Trump administration.

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Lonnie Bunch becomes Smithsonian's first Black secretary

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Lonnie Bunch announces resignation as Smithsonian Secretary

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Reports highlight White House criticism of Smithsonian under Bunch

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Smithsonian confirms Bunch to retire at end of year

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Coverage details Bunch's clashes with Trump administration

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  3. Smithsonian head to resign after Trump attacks US slavery exhibits
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  4. Smithsonian head announces his retirement after clash with Trump over ‘improper’ woke ideology at museums
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  5. Trump attacks drive first Black head of the Smithsonian Institution into retirement
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