White House Disbands Advisory Commission Amid Trump's Urgency for Construction Initiatives

The White House has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal entity that provides advice to the president, Congress, and Washington, D.C. on design and aesthetics, according to a knowledgeable source. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump’s efforts to imprint his vision on the capital, encompassing various construction initiatives, such as a proposed triumphal arch and a new White House ballroom. The firings were executed via email from a representative in the Presidential Personnel Office, stating, “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the Commission on Fine Arts is terminated, effective immediately,” as seen by CNN. The six commission members were originally appointed by former President Joe Biden to four-year terms. Established in 1910, the commission advises on arts and architectural development related to national symbols in Washington. These firings echo dismissals of Biden appointees from several other boards this year, as reported by The Washington Post. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)