Libraries Hit in Latest White House Order

Every few months I write about the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a bit of a failure, and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which does — or did — some very good things. I very rarely write about the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLA), since I’m on the non-fiduciary advisory board. Or was. Last week I was terminated, along with all 17 of my fellow members.

President Trump appointed me in 2021. I was told I was his final appointee before he exited, to paraphrase Shakespeare, chased by more than one bear. I think I was the only Republican anyone in the White House knew with a lively, deep interest in museums and libraries.

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Brian T. Allen is National Review’s art critic.

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Every few months I write about the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a bit of a failure, and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which does — or did — some very good things. I very rarely write about the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLA), since I’m on the non-fiduciary advisory board. Or was. Last week I was terminated, along with all 17 of my fellow members.

President Trump appointed me in 2021. I was told I was his final appointee before he exited, to paraphrase Shakespeare, chased by more than one bear. I think I was the only Republican anyone in the White House knew with a lively, deep interest in museums and libraries.