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    NFL star Von Miller mistakenly calls Commanders by former name as Trump threatens stadium deal
    NFL veteranVon Miller referenced his new team by their former name after President Donald Trump threatened to block federal support for the Commanders new stadium project in Washington D.C. over his desire to reinstate the Redskins name.Speaking to the media after training camp on Thursday, Miller expressed the motivation behind his desire to return to the gridiron."My 15th year inthe league, it never gets old especially being out of work for four months, perspective kind of changes a little bit. You know, back when you were young it was like, Man why do we gotta go to OTAs? Man, I wish I was home. And then youre sitting on the couch for four months, and its like, Man, I wish I was at OTAs."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW.COMBut in his message to the media, Miller referenced the team as the Redskins."Its good dropping the kids off, and its good picking the kids up from school, but I wanna go to work. The Washington Redskins called me a month and a half ago and started talking, and agreed to come here to Washington about a week and a day ago, and here I am. Excited to be here."The slip-up comes asPresident Trump has called on the team to revert to its former name, which was dropped in 2020.COMMANDERS GENERAL MANAGER, DC MAYOR UNFAZED BY TRUMP'S COMMENTS ON TEAM NAME"My statement on the Washington Redskins has totally blown up, but only in a very positive way," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "I may put a restriction on them that if they dont change the name back to the original Washington Redskins, and get rid of the ridiculous moniker, Washington Commanders, I wont make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington. The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone."Commanders general manager Adam Peters said earlier this week that issues like the stadium rights "dont really make it to us.""Were just trying to focus on whats going on here and getting ready for the season."A vote on the deal that would allow the Commanders to return to their former home at RFK Stadium is set to take place on Aug. 1. The deal includes a $3.7 billion redevelopment project featuring a new stadium, housing units, retail space and parkland.The plan to move back to D.C. from the Maryland suburbs is estimated to be around 2030 that is, if the legislation is approved.The White House has made it clear that the presidents comments on the NFL team are legitimate."The president was serious," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday. "Sports is one of the many passions of this president, and he wants to see the name of that team changed."The Associated Presscontributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Education Secretary Linda McMahon touts Columbia University's $200M settlement 'template'
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Columbia University's $200 million-plus discrimination settlement with the Trump administration is laying the groundwork for a culture of accountability, Education Secretary Linda McMahon shared in an interview with Fox News Digital.President Donald Trump's administration is celebrating what it considers a "historic settlement" with the university that has become the epicenter of protests rejecting the war in Gaza since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel."I'm very pleased that we were able to bring those negotiations to a close and have an excellent working agreement now with Columbia. They knew they had an antisemitism problem," McMahon said ahead of her remarks at the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.The settlement not only combats antisemitism on college campuses, it takes measures to remove discriminatory hiring practices and enhance campus safety, the education secretary explained.TRUMP SECURES $221M COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT OVER ALLEGED CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS"This agreement is going to be an excellent template for other universities to be able to use as well," McMahon said.COLUMBIA PROFESSORS DEMAND ANSWERS AS WHITE HOUSE FINALIZES NEGOTIATIONS WITH IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITYSeveral Jewish leaders have spoken to Fox News Digital about the "existential threat" they say Jewish New Yorkers are facing since 33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani became the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City.During the primary campaign, Mamdani's refusal to condemn the phrase "Globalize the intifada" and recognize Israel as a Jewish state triggered accusations he was antisemitic.He has since said he would discourage others from using the phrase and has continuously affirmed his commitment to condemning the rise of antisemitism in New York City.Yuval David, a Jewish advocate and advisor, told Fox News Digital that Mamdani, as mayor, would "enable, and more importantly, empower antisemitic protesters."In light of the Columbia University settlement, Fox News Digital asked McMahon if the Trump administration was worried about a surge in antisemitism on New York City college campuses if Mamdani is elected in November."We didn't discuss that as part of what we were doing. We weren't looking at a specific incident that might occur in the future," McMahon explained.But the education secretary said what is most important in Columbia University's settlement is that it will "lay the groundwork, so regardless of what incidents may or may not occur, you're prepared for it."McMahon said Columbia now has a "great working relationship" with the New York Police Department (NYPD).The settlement includes Columbia's commitment to "enforcing strict rules against disruptive protests, prohibiting masked protests and maintaining trained security officers and ongoing cooperation with the New York Police Department.""They won't hesitate to bring them in to make arrests," McMahon warned. "There will be consequences. People will be expelled. They'll be suspended. If there's criminal activity, they can go to jail."The accountability factor of this agreement is incredibly strong, and that's the message we intend to send, that students on campus need to be in an environment for study."
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    Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinzs autopsy shows no foul play suspected in death: police
    Authorities believe there was no foul play in the death of 22-year-old graduate student Eliotte Heinz, who was found dead Wednesday in the Mississippi River after vanishing over the weekend in La Crosse, Wisconsin.The La Crosse Police Department said Friday that, based on the preliminary autopsy results, it does not believe there was any criminal conduct related to Heinz's death.The Viterbo University student disappeared Sunday morning after a night out at bars with friends, Fox News Digital previously reported. Heinz was last seen walking along the Mississippi River waterfront at about 3:30 a.m. and was spotted on surveillance footage heading toward her apartment, which was less than a mile away.FISHERMAN FOUND WISCONSIN GRAD STUDENT FACE DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER DAYS AFTER MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCEFour days into the search, a young fisherman found her body face down, wrapped in duckweed in the Mississippi River near Brownsville, Minnesota.It remains unclear how she ended up in the river.Final autopsy results will not be completed for several months, and investigators will continue to follow up on information, according to a statement from the police department. The investigation remains open.MISSING WISCONSIN GRAD STUDENT ELIOTTE HEINZS MOM SAYS CELLPHONE FOUND AS POLICE EYE TIMELINE: EXPERTThe University of Wisconsin River Watch, a program started in 2006 to prevent alcohol-related accidental drownings, reported that between 1997 and 2006, eight college students drowned in the Mississippi River as a result of excessive drinking.Heinz's family previously told Fox News Digital they are embarking on a path to healing."Eliotte is a beautiful person," the Heinz family wrote in a statement to Fox News Digital. "She was smart, funny, caring, and loved fiercely by us.We don't know why we were so blessed to have her as a daughter, or why we are unable to keep her.She is amazing and would have continued to amaze us.We are devastated that she is no longer with us.Our family will forever have a missing piece."We cannot thank our family, friends, the La Crosse community, Viterbo University, or the La Crosse PD enough for showing up for Eliotte. They were an amazing light in an incredibly dark space. Eliotte'swalk home is finished. Unfortunately, our family'swalk down this new hard path is just beginning. We love you Eliotte."The La Crosse County Sheriffs Office, Houston County Sheriffs Office, Jackson County Sheriffs Office, Vernon County Sheriffs Office, La Crescent Police Department, Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigations, Fort McCoy Fire and Rescue, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, La Crosse Fire Department, La Crosse Dive and Rescue, Wisconsin DNR, Minnesota DNR, La Crosse County Medical Examiner Office, Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner's Office-Mayo Clinic and Viterbo University assisted in the investigation.Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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    Decision to remove West Point crest from chapel Bibles reversed by secretary of the Army
    EXCLUSIVE: The secretary of the Army has ordered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to restore the schools crest on the Bibles at the West Point Cadet Chapel, reversing a Biden-era decision to not include the crest when replacing the Bibles."Since the founding of West Point and before, generations of cadets, officers, and Soldiers have drawn strength and inspiration from Gods word," Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said in a Friday statement to Fox News Digital. "The decision to remove the Academys historic crest from the Bibles in the Cadet Chapel is yet another example of the previous administration pushing far-left politics into our military institutions. I am directing West Point to reverse this decision immediately and restore this important symbol of Duty, Honor, Country."WEST POINT BIBLE CREST CONTROVERSY SPURS PENTAGON LAWSUIT FROM CONSERVATIVE WATCHDOGDriscolls statement comes after Fox News Digital first reported that a conservative judicial and government watchdog group had filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit Tuesday against the Department of Defense over documents regarding why the crest was absent from the new Bibles.A spokesperson for West Point declined to provide comment to Fox News Digital on Friday.Judicial Watch first submitted a FOIA request in December 2024 seeking records related to the Bibles, after the MacArthur Society, a group for West Point graduates concerned about potential politicization at the military academy, notified them of the removal of the crest from the Bibles.WEST POINT DECISION TO CUT DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY FROM MISSION STATEMENT UNDER FIRE AGAIN'When asked for comment about the new Bibles, a spokesperson for West Point told Fox News Digital that the chapel's Bibles now feature the name of the military academy."The bibles purchased for the West Point Cadet Chapel are emblazoned with The United States Miliary Academy, West Point, New York,'" the spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital Wednesday.Judicial Watch filed the original FOIA request to learn more about the decision, due to concerns that the military academy is seeking to eliminate ties with what the group labels "traditional values."But after receiving no response for the documents, Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against the Department of Defense for the documents Tuesday."Judicial Watch's heavy lifting gets results," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said in a Friday statement to Fox News Digital. "Goes to show again how our lawsuits exposing corruption can fix corruption. The US Army and West Point can't go wrong in honoring God."HEGSETH QUIPS '99.9%' OF DEI INITIATIVES ARE GONE FROM THE MILITARY UNDER TRUMPS WATCHThe Pentagon told Fox News Digital that it does not comment on pending litigation.Combining religious content or symbols with military material has faced backlash historically.In 2012, all four branches of the military pulled approval for a military series of Holman Christian Standard Bibles that had been sold in military exchanges amid concerns that the series indicated that the Bible served as the official religious text of the military services, according to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation.The West Point crest has undergone several iterations but historically has included an eagle above the school's mascot, the Black Knights.West Point is one of several U.S. military academies that train students to become military officers.
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    Hulk Hogan's former best friend calls out wrestler's inner circle for denying his claims about health
    One of Hulk Hogans former good friends wants the unfortunate credit of being "right" about the wrestling legends health issues.Bubba the Love Sponge had said since last month that Hogans health was declining, even saying he was in the ICU for six weeks and on his deathbed.Hogan died Thursday at the age of 71.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I cant take away from what Ive already said, and what Ive already correctly predicted. But I am officially the guy that was the only one telling the truth about Hulk Hogans physical condition," Bubba the Love Sponge said on his radio show."And that has caused some people to say, You know what, Bubba was right. No, I wish to God I wasnt right, because being right means we have a dead Hulk Hogan."The two men have a complicated history. It was Bubbas wife at the time who Hogan was involved with in a sex tape released by Gawker in 2012. The ordeal resulted in an eventual $115 million awarded to Hogan from the media outlet after he argued the release of the tape was an invasion of privacy.Nonetheless, Bubba appeared upset that his reports were dismissed by people in Hogans inner circle."I dont know if my telling the truth would be such a big deal if the people like his wife [Sky Daily], Brian Blair, Jimmy Hart, Eric Bischoff, Missy Beefcake and all the other keyboard tough guys were [calling me out]," he said. "I have a special connection to this guy thats not so special anymore. But, for 15 years, this guy was one of my best friends. We saw each other every day. There are things that Ill take to my grave that I know that him and I went through."A statement was released on Hogan's Instagram page about his death."It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we confirm we have lost a legend," the post said. "Our beloved Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan, passed away today surrounded by his loved ones."At this time of grief, we ask that everyone please respect the privacy of his family and friends. May we all take solace in the wonderful memories he left behind for the millions of fans worldwide whose lives he touched for more than four decades. He will be missed, but never forgotten."FIVE UNFORGETTABLE HULK HOGAN MATCHES THAT DEFINED WRESTLING HISTORYThe superstar pro wrestler, whose real name was Terry Bollea, got his start in Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) in the late 1970s before he eventually joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979. However, it wasnt until his return to the WWF, now the WWE, when he became the superstar that fans came to know.Vince McMahon had purchased the WWF from his father and chose Hogan to be the main attraction for the company. He started to wrestle when he saved Bob Backlund from an attack by the Wild Samoans. "Hulkamania" became the rage from there.Hogan was a six-time WWE champion, won the Royal Rumble twice and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an individual in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020. He was also a six-time world heavyweight champion in WCW and the IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling once.Fox News Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from Rockies, fill major need ahead of postseason push
    The New York Yankees have a reinforcement on the way ahead of their postseason push.The team acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, the teams announced Friday.McMahon, 30, will fill a gaping hole the Yankees have had all season at third base. The Yankees have gotten a .645 OPS from their third basemen this season, the eighth worst at the position in the big leagues.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMcMahon has just a .217 batting average with 16 home runs this year, but his .717 OPS is an upgrade over what Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas have provided.While McMahons overall numbers at the plate are not strong, he has hit better of late. Since May 1, McMahon has a .246 average with 14 home runs.Regardless of how McMahon hits, he is a great defensive third baseman who, at the very least, will upgrade the Yankees' infield defense.McMahon had spent his entire nine-season career with the Rockies.MLB TRADE DEADLINE ACTION GETS UNDERWAY AS MARINERS ACQUIRE FIRST BASEMAN JOSH NAYLOR FROM DIAMONDBACKS"While it is never easy to part ways with a player and person of Ryans caliber, our focus at this deadline is build for a competitive future," Rockies senior vice president and general manager Bill Schmidt said in a statement."We cant thank Ryan enough for all that he has given to this organization and community since we drafted in 2013. His impact on and off the field has been tremendous, and we wish Ryan, Natalie, and Austyn nothing but the best moving forward."Herring, 22, has a 7-3 record with a 1.71 ERA in 16 starts between Single-A Tampa and High-A Hudson Valley. Herring was picked in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.Grosz, 22, has a 4-8 record with a 4.14 ERA in 16 appearances (15 starts) with High-A Hudson Valley. He was selected in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft.The Yankees (56-46) hope McMahon can give them a boost down the stretch as they vie for a postseason spot.The Rockies (26-76) could look to trade away more players ahead of the July 31 trade deadline as they build toward the future.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    ICE agents capture criminal illegal immigrant accused of stalking government official
    Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested a criminal illegal immigrant who is accused of stalking a mother and U.S. government official despite being ordered to leave the country in 2022, Fox News Digital has learned.Jose Madrid Reyes, a Salvadoran national, was arrested July 12 and remains in ICE custody pending his deportation, which is expected within the coming days, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) began investigating after a U.S. government official contacted the agency and said she feared she was being stalked.The government official, whose name has not been released for her protection, was worried about her familys safety, including her child, according to DHS.'WORST OF THE WORST ARRESTED IN NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL-ALIEN CRACKDOWN: DHSDuring the investigation, HSI identified Reyes as the suspected stalker.His criminal record stretches back nearly two decades, with a history of assault and driving while intoxicated.In August 2006, Reyes was convicted in Manassas, Virginia, of driving while intoxicated (DWI).DHS ARRESTS FIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CONVICTED OF SERIOUS CRIMES, INCLUDING MURDER AND CHILD ABUSENearly a decade later, in May 2017, he was convicted in Fairfax, Virginia, of misdemeanor assault on a family member.In September 2019, he was convicted of a second DWI in Fairfax County General District Court.Despite being ordered removed from the country by an immigration judge in 2022 and denied permanent legal status in 2024, Reyes remained in the U.S. illegally.ANTI-ICE ACTIVISTS HELP MIGRANT CHILD RAPIST ESCAPE ARREST IN COLORADO: OFFICIALS"Day in and day out, our brave ICE agents are nabbing creeps who shouldnt be in our country in the first place," said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. "On July 12, ICE arrested Jose Madrid Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, who was suspected of stalking a U.S. federal official."We will not allow these predators to terrorize American citizens. Despite facing an 830% increase in assaults against them, ICE law enforcement is keeping Americans safe from criminal illegal aliens and sending these slimeballs back to their home countries."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPICE encourages the public to report crimes or suspicious activity by contacting the ICE tip line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or visiting www.ice.gov.
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    Nick Saban all but shuts down rumors of his return to coaching: 'I enjoy what I am doing'
    Rumors about Nick Saban potentially returning to the sideline ran rampant last week, but the seven-time national champion does not appear to be in a rush to get back.Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said on his radio show he was told by a source Saban may return in the future, although McElroy didn't believe it himself.In any case, college football fans got their hopes up, and Saban poured cold water on it all in an appearance with "Fox & Friends."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You know, it is amazing to me that that came up in the media, and the media speaks for you and thinks for you," Saban said.Then, he cracked a joke."I never really had a thought into getting back into coaching until, two days ago, Miss Terry said I had to run the sweeper in the entire downstairs. So, while I was running the sweeper, the thought occurred to me, you know, When you were coaching, you had a heck of a lot better job than this. So, that is the only time I considered it," he said."I am really happy with what I am doing right now. You know, it is exciting to still be involved in the game. Its exciting for me to work with athletic directors, conference commissioners, people in Congress to preserve the integrity of our game and continue to be able to create opportunities to help young people value for their future that will help them be successful in their life, which is what we always tried to do as a coach."NICK SABAN PRAISES TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER CRACKING DOWN ON PAY-TO-PLAY IN COLLEGE SPORTSSaban didn't seem to rule it out entirely, but he simply said there is "no opportunity" that appeals to him right now."I enjoy what I am doing. I did it for 50 years. I loved it. I loved the relationships with the players. I love the competition. But you know it is another station of life now, and I enjoy what I am doing right now and want to continue to do it," he added. "Spend more time with my family, my grandchildren, my children, and it has been really, really good."Saban left the game in 2024, shortly after a loss in the Rose Bowl to eventual national champion Michigan, citing the changing landscape of college athletics.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler would sacrifice one major championship to end Cowboys' Super Bowl drought
    Scottie Scheffler has dominated on the golf course in recent years.This year alone, the world No. 1 golfer has won two major tournaments the PGA Championship and The Open Championship. Scheffler is also a two-time Masters Tournament champion, but he admitted he would sacrifice at least one of his four coveted major titles in exchange for seeing his beloved Dallas Cowboys reach the mountaintop.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Gosh, I don't know. I would trade one, for sure, for a Super Bowl," the University of Texas alum responded when asked whether he would trade a major to see the Cowboys win it all.COWBOYS LINEMAN TYLER SMITH BANGS DRUM ON SUPER BOWL HYPE: 'THAT'S ALWAYS THE EXPECTATION'Those comments follow an admission Scheffler made before teeing off at The Open last week at Royal Portrus about the sport he dominates not completely fulfilling him before teeing off at The Open last week at Royal Portrus.While Scheffler is a New Jersey native, he has resided in Dallas for the majority of his life and is a self-proclaimed fan of the Cowboys.While the Waste Management Phoenix Open is not one of golf's four majors, Scheffler noted he would sacrifice several of his victories in that tournament in favor of seeing the Cowboys hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy."I've been rooting for a Super Bowl for a long time as well," the top-ranked golfer said before jokingly suggesting he's dealt with more disappointment when it comes to football than he has in golf. "A lot of hard work has gone into cheering on the Boys."The Cowboys have won five Super Bowl titles in the franchise's history. However, the upcoming 2025 season marks three decades since the team has won a championship.The Cowboys have also experienced limited postseason success over that span, and the have failed to advance to a conference championship game since the 1995 season. During Scheffler's lifetime, he's seen Dallas win just five playoff games.A hamstring injury derailed Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's 2024 season. The team finished with a 7-10 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. Mike McCarthy was not retained as the head coach.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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    Michelle Obama portraitist's exhibit with trans Statue of Liberty pulled after pressure from Vance
    EXCLUSIVE: Artist Amy Sherald canceled her upcoming exhibit featuring a portrait of a transgender Statue of Liberty at the Smithsonians National Portrait Gallery after Vice President JD Vance raised concerns the show included woke and divisive content, Fox News Digital has learned.President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March that placed Vance in charge of overseeing the removal of programs or exhibits at Smithsonian museums that "degrade shared American values, divide Americans based on race, or promote programs or ideologies inconsistent with Federal law and policy."Vance said Sheralds "American Sublime" exhibit violated Trumps executive order and was an example of woke and divisive content during a meeting June 9 with the Board of Regents, a source familiar with the meeting told Fox News Digital.ARTIST PULLS ART FROM SMITHSONIAN GALLERY AFTER MUSEUM TRIES TO ALTER HER TRANS STATUE OF LIBERTY PAINTING"Vice President Vance has been leading the effort to eliminate woke indoctrination from our beloved Smithsonian museums," an administration official said in an email to Fox News Digital. "On top of shepherding the One Big Beautiful Bill through the Senate and helping President Trump navigate international crises, the vice president has demonstrated his ability to get President Trumps priorities across the finish line."Sherald, best known for painting former first lady Michelle Obamas official portrait in 2018, announced Thursday she was pulling her show, "American Sublime," from the Smithsonians National Portrait Gallery slated for September, The New York Times first reported.Sherald said she was rescinding her work from the exhibition after being told that the National Portrait Gallery had some concerns about featuring the portrait of the transgender Statue of Liberty during the show. The painting, "Trans Forming Liberty," depicts a trans woman with pink hair wearing a blue gown.TRUMP WHITE HOUSE CALLS OUT SMITHSONIAN FOR PUSHING 'ONE-SIDED, DIVISIVE POLITICAL NARRATIVES"These concerns led to discussions about removing the work from the exhibition," Sherald said in a statement, The New York Times first reported Thursday. "While no single person is to blame, its clear that institutional fear shaped by a broader climate of political hostility toward trans lives played a role."This painting exists to hold space for someone whose humanity has been politicized and disregarded. I cannot in good conscience comply with a culture of censorship, especially when it targets vulnerable communities."At a time when transgender people are being legislated against, silenced and endangered across our nation, silence is not an option," Sherald added. "I stand by my work. I stand by my sitters. I stand by the truth that all people deserve to be seen not only in life, but in art."The Smithsonian did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Vances involvement in the matter.DEFUNDING DEI: HERES HOW THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS UNDONE BIDENS VERY PRIZED PROGRAMSThe White House said the removal of Sheralds exhibit is a "principled and necessary step" toward cultivating unity at institutions like the Smithsonian."The Trans Forming Liberty painting, which sought to reinterpret one of our nations most sacred symbols through a divisive and ideological lens, fundamentally strayed from the mission and spirit of our national museums," Trump special assistant Lindsey Halligan said in a statement to Fox News Digital."The Statue of Liberty is not an abstract canvas for political expression. It is a revered and solemn symbol of freedom, inspiration and national unity that defines the American spirit."Other members of the Smithsonians Board of Regents include the Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, along with senators John Boozman, R-Ark.; Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.; and Gary Peters, D-Mich., along with several other House members.Fox News Gabriel Hays contributed to this report.
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