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Eisenhower Library Director Resigns After Dispute Over Sword Sought for State Gift

The personnel decision falls to the National Archives rather than the White House.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: U.S. President Donald Trump bids farewell to King Charles III at Windsor Castle during the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 18, 2025 in Windsor, England. Trump next travels to Chequers for a meeting with the prime minister. This is the final day of President Trump’s second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term.
King Charles and President Trump inspect the Coldstream Guards during last month’s state visit

Overview

  • Todd Arrington stepped down on Monday and told CBS News he was pressured to resign or be fired.
  • The clash arose when he resisted releasing an original Eisenhower sword for King Charles III during September's U.K. state visit after gift options were selected by the first lady.
  • The library offered to help source a replica, and Buckingham Palace said the gift presented was a replica provided by West Point.
  • Four officials involved in the visit said the White House had no role in his exit, while an anonymous official alleged Arrington criticized the president, a claim he denied.
  • Directors of presidential libraries are overseen by NARA, which is under acting leadership with Marco Rubio as acting archivist and James Byron handling daily operations during limited staffing in a partial shutdown.