Eind mei werd Kim Sajet, directeur van de National Portrait Gallery in Washington, aangevallen door president Trump. Hij vond haar museum te „woke” en wilde haar weg hebben – wat lukte. „Cultuur is altijd politiek.”
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Dutch media on October 5 largely centered on the 'Rode Lijn' protest in Amsterdam. Early reports noted continued focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a demonstrator linking peace to the end of Israeli occupation. Doubts also grew regarding California's high-speed train project due to budget deficits. However, by mid-morning, attention shifted decisively to the large-scale 'Rode Lijn' protest, with NRC, Het Parool, and de Volkskrant reporting a record turnout of 250,000 demonstrators. News coverage throughout the afternoon emphasized the protest's scale, the involvement of Jewish participants, and the widespread solidarity against the cabinet's stance on Israel. Trouw added that hope for Gazans exists despite obstacles.