A museum director in the United States was forced to resign after opposing Donald Trump’s request to donate a sword from his collection to King Charles III during the US president’s recent visit to Britain, according to American media reports. Specifically, Todd Arrington resigned on Monday following an ultimatum of “resign, otherwise you’ll be fired,” as he told CBS television network, without clarifying who gave the order. The Eisenhower Museum, dedicated to the former US president (1953-1961), is located in Abilene, Kansas.
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USA: Rejected White House request to donate one of Dwight Eisenhower’s swords to King Charles
The resigned museum director rejected a White House request to donate one of Dwight Eisenhower’s swords to King Charles III as part of the American president’s recent visit to Britain – a gift that would symbolize the special relationship between the two allies. Before assuming the US presidency in 1953, Eisenhower led Allied forces against Nazi Germany. The Trump administration ultimately gave King Charles a replica of the sword. The French Press Agency (AFP) requested comment from a White House spokesperson but received no response.
