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Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration: Report
Todd Arrington resigned after refusing to release an original Eisenhower sword as a gift, citing legal obligations to preserve artifacts for the American public, leading to his forced departure.
- The director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Todd Arrington, resigned after a dispute over gifting a sword to King Charles during President Donald Trump's visit to the UK.
- Arrington stated he was 'shocked and saddened and heartbroken' regarding his resignation.
- He contested claims that he made negative comments about Trump and his administration.
- The incident underscores tensions around historical preservation and political influence in national heritage stewardship.
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Prior to a state visit, Donald Trump wanted to have a special gift for King Charles from a museum, whose direction refused. Now there are consequences.
Director of Eisenhower Library Ousted
President Trump wanted to give King Charles one of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s swords during his state visit to the U.K., the New York Times reports. The Eisenhower presidential library said it could not provide one because it is government property and illegal to give away. Now the library director has been fired.
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