# Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership after clash with Trump administration

https://mins.news/en/item/50122

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-08 17:09 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://bit.ly/3UHNRou

> Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down after a difficult year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is presented, affecting institutions including the Smithsonian.

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