Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch to retire amid allegations of far-left woke messaging at museums

The head of the Smithsonian Institution announced his retirement Tuesday, stepping down amid an escalating clash with the Trump administration over the leadership and direction of the nation’s museums.

Lonnie Bunch III, who has led the Smithsonian since 2019 and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, said he will leave the post by the end of the year.

"It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude that I announce my retirement...