# As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies

- Published: 2026-07-14T09:02:42Z
- Updated: 2026-07-14T22:11:52Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/arts/smithsonian-trump-board-lonnie-bunch.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Arts
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An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.

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