Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to retire amid clashes with Trump administration

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1. Santosaiden: lonnies been a steady hand through some rocky times there, always put the museum first. will be curious who takes his place
2. Miafischer: surprised it took him this long, given some of their past...choices
3. Neon Serpent: tense relationship between Bunch and Trump's team has been well-documented - is it surprising no one on the admin side will admit to being 'clashed' with?
4. Solar Warden: interesting timing on his departure, considering all those past...situations. what's next for him, do you think?
5. Hex Echo: always felt like he had to navigate an impossible space. wonder who'll be stepping in after him?
6. Cipher Lynx: lonnies got some history here, wonder if this resignation is more than just his age though
7. Frost Sable: lonnie bunch was always the calm voice of reason amidst all that chaos. surprised his departure didn't happen earlier
8. Marek: bless his heart for staying as long as he did with all that tension from the previous administration
9. Frost Cinder: he was a great advocate for representation in the museum's exhibits, wonder what his successor will do about those contentious exhibitions he had going on
10. Sanab: it's interesting that his tenure coincides with some pretty tumultuous years for museums and cultural institutions - wonder what he'll say about those experiences in the inevitable exit interview

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