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Trump Appoints Eight New Members to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council After Removing Biden Appointees

The appointments, including controversial figures, raise concerns over partisanship in the museum's governance and Holocaust remembrance efforts.

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Sid Rosenberg speaks at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, New York, Oct. 27, 2024. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump replaced eight Biden-appointed members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council with his own appointees on May 2, 2025.
  • The new appointees include figures such as Sid Rosenberg, a conservative radio host and Trump ally, and Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz, editor of a prominent Orthodox Jewish publication.
  • Trump's actions follow the abrupt termination of Biden-era appointees, including Doug Emhoff and Susan Rice, sparking criticism of partisan influence on the council.
  • The council now consists of 41 members, with 33 appointed by Biden and eight by Trump during his first term, according to a museum spokesperson.
  • The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum reaffirmed its commitment to Holocaust education and combating antisemitism despite the leadership changes.