In a move reported by The Washington Post, President Trump dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts. The White House confirmed the dismissals, stating that new members will be appointed to align with Trump’s “America First Policies”. The Commission, established in 1910, advises on design and aesthetics for government projects, including the President’s controversial plans for a White House ballroom and a proposed “Arc de Trump.” Trump’s actions follow public disapproval of his projects, with a recent poll showing significant opposition to the ballroom plan.
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The White House terminated all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency advising on design and aesthetics. The firings, communicated via email, come as President Trump pursues significant construction projects in Washington, D.C., including a planned ballroom and a potential triumphal arch. The dismissed members were appointed by former President Biden, and the move mirrors similar actions taken with other boards and organizations. The government staff are now furloughed.
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In a move signaling potential changes to oversight of his construction projects, President Trump has terminated all members of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). This commission, comprised of members appointed by the president, typically reviews designs for memorials, government buildings, and other projects within Washington, D.C. The White House had previously declined to comment on whether Trump would submit his proposed ballroom design for CFA review, while some experts suggest Trump might bypass it based on a precedent set by Harry Truman. With the CFA cleared, the National Capital Planning Commission, led by Trump allies, is expected to review the ballroom plans.
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