President Donald J. Trump has terminated all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, a federal body established in 1910 to advise on design and aesthetic matters for federal projects. The dismissals, announced Tuesday in Washington, D.C., were confirmed by a White House official, who stated new appointees will reflect Trump’s America First policies.
An email sent to one commissioner read, “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts is terminated, effective immediately.” The commission, traditionally composed of art and architecture experts, reviews designs for memorials, government buildings, and other federal initiatives.
The White House has not disclosed plans for replacements or provided additional details on the move. Earlier this month, Trump unveiled proposals for a large arch near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, modeled after Paris’ Arc de Triomphe but featuring a gold Lady Liberty. Simultaneously, construction crews dismantled part of the East Wing of the White House to build a $300 million ballroom funded by donors.
