Lonnie Bunch is resigning as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution after serving for seven years. The departure follows sustained attacks originating from the White House during the Trump administration. While the specific reasons for the resignation were not detailed, the timing suggests a connection to the ongoing criticism. Bunch successfully led the Smithsonian Institution through a period of increased focus on diversity and inclusion. His leadership saw the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a landmark achievement. The Smithsonian Institution did not immediately name a successor, and the impact of this leadership change remains to be seen. Further details regarding his future plans have not yet been released.