"Donald Trump has fired all six members of an independent federal agency responsible for reviewing his controversial White House ballroom and planned Arc de Trump in Washington DC. The Washington Post first reported that all members of the Commission of Fine Arts were dismissed on Tuesday. 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, read an email sent to one of the commissioners,"
"A White House official told the Guardian: We are preparing to appoint a new slate of members to the commission that are more aligned with President Trump's America First Policies. The Commission of Fine Arts was established in 1910, and is tasked with giving expert advice to the President, the Congress and the federal and District of Columbia governments on matters of design and aesthetics, according to its website."
Donald Trump dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, the independent federal agency that reviews designs for the White House ballroom and the planned Arc de Trump in Washington DC. Commissioners received emails informing them that their positions were terminated effective immediately. A White House official said a new slate of members more aligned with America First policies will be appointed. The Commission, established in 1910, provides expert advice to the President, Congress and federal and D.C. governments on design and aesthetics and reviews memorial and government building proposals. There is no indication yet who will be appointed.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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