**Trump Dismisses National Portrait Gallery Director Over DEI Support: “I Prefer Portraits of People Who Are Just Like Me!”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left art lovers and history buffs scratching their heads, former President Donald Trump has officially dismissed the director of the National Portrait Gallery, Marjorie “Artie” McCanvas, over her support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Sources close to Trump say he was particularly irked by a recent exhibit featuring portraits of “people who aren’t just rich, white, and fabulous.”
“I don’t want to see any more portraits of people who don’t have a golf course named after them,” Trump reportedly exclaimed during a press conference held in front of a portrait of himself. “If I can’t see myself in the art, what’s the point? I want to see portraits of people who are just like me—tall, handsome, and with hair that defies gravity!”
McCanvas, who had been at the helm of the gallery for a mere 18 months, was known for her bold initiatives to showcase artists from diverse backgrounds. “I thought we were celebrating art, not just the art of the deal!” she lamented. “But apparently, the only diversity Trump wants is in his golf clubs.”
In a bizarre twist, Trump announced his plans to replace McCanvas with a new director, none other than his former press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany. “She knows how to spin a story, and that’s what art is all about!” Trump declared. “Plus, she can paint a mean portrait of me in just 30 seconds flat!”
As the art world reels from this unexpected dismissal, critics are left wondering what’s next for the National Portrait Gallery. Will it become a shrine to Trump’s favorite golf buddies? Or perhaps a gallery dedicated to the “Art of the Hair”? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the only diversity we’ll see in the gallery now is the variety of gold frames.
