# Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid Trump administration attacks

https://mins.news/en/video/51624

- ABC News, 2026-09-09 15:32 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo899GyTFsc

> The Smithsonian says Lonnie Bunch is leaving his post Tuesday after seven years at the helm of the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. His resignation comes amid attacks from the Trump administration.

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