WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump removed several board members of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum earlier this month who were appointed during former President Joe Biden’s administration, prompting questions about the future governance of the institution.
The museum, located in Washington, D.C., serves as a national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and provides educational programs about the historical events of the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism and hatred.
The museum’s board is responsible for overseeing its policies, operations, and educational outreach.
The White House confirmed the removals as part of a broader leadership reorganization across federal and federally affiliated institutions.
The changes follow initiatives launched during the Biden administration that expanded Holocaust education and public engagement.
The board’s restructuring shifts responsibility for museum oversight to new appointees selected by the Trump administration. The extent of policy or programmatic changes under the new board has not been announced.
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff issued a public statement following the removals, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the museum’s educational role. The institution has not released an official statement regarding the board changes.