{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"Smithsonian board rejects Trump's attempt to fire top leader","publication_date":"June 10, 2025","summary":"The Smithsonian’s board of regents issued a statement on Monday declaring that “all personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the secretary, with oversight by the board.” It comes amid President Trump's efforts to fire one of its leaders. Jeffrey Brown discussed more with Philip Kennicott for our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.","author_name":"By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2025\/06\/cb9f155d5e04a7c09b6a64c411c49865-Smithsonian.jpg"}