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Trump-Appointed Museum Agency Leader Vows to “Restore Focus on Patriotism”

Last updated: March 22, 2025 2:27 am
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President Donald Trump recently made a controversial decision to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a move that has sparked concern among advocacy groups and cultural institutions. The new director of the agency, Keith E. Sonderling, has been sworn in and has pledged to focus on promoting patriotism, a decision that has raised alarms about potential restrictions on free expression and cultural services.

Sonderling, who has no previous experience in cultural institutions, replaces Cyndee Landrum, a seasoned official with a background in public libraries. The IMLS, created in 1996, provided significant funding to museums and libraries across the country, supporting programs such as the American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative. The future of these programs is now uncertain.

Advocates for free speech and cultural diversity have expressed concerns about Sonderling’s commitment to promoting American exceptionalism, fearing that it may lead to censorship and limitations on artistic expression. Trump’s recent executive order to dismantle the IMLS is part of a broader effort to reduce the federal bureaucracy and promote a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture,” which includes controversial decisions such as eliminating drag shows at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.

The move to dismantle the IMLS has been met with criticism from national cultural organizations, including the American Alliance of Museums and the American Library Association. These organizations emphasize the significant contributions that the agency has made to museums and libraries nationwide. The decision to eliminate the IMLS is part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to cut funding to several federal agencies, a move that has raised concerns about the future of public institutions that rely on federal support.

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Overall, the decision to dismantle the IMLS and appoint a new director with a focus on promoting patriotism has raised concerns about the future of cultural institutions and freedom of expression in the United States. Advocates stress the importance of preserving access to information and culture in all its forms, and urge the public to pay attention to the implications of these decisions on the future of democracy and artistic expression.

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