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.