EMHOFF He campaigned against anti -Semitism during the administration of the Democratic President Joe Biden (2021-2025), who appointed him in the Council.
“Let me be clear: Memory and education about Holocaust They should never politicize“, Wrote Tuesday EMHOFFwho is Jewish, in Instagramconfirming your dismissal.
“Convert one of the Worst atrocities in history In a subject divisive is dangerousand dishonor the memory of the Six million killed Jews for the Nazis that this museum was created to preserve, ”he added.
EMHOFF He has been married since 2014 with Harris, who lost the 2024 elections in front of Trump And she was vice president with Biden.
The advice that supervises the museum of Holocaust In the US capital is composed of 63 membersof which 55 are appointed by the US president.
Since he assumed office in January, Trump has tried to leave his brand in cultural and educational institutions, such as the prestigious Kennedy Center of Washington and the Harvard University.
He has also sought to adjust accounts with those who consider adversaries, pointing to law firm associated with their political enemies, such as the employer of Emhoff, Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Among the former officials fired from the Museum of the Museum of Holocaust There are the chief of personnel of the White House of BidenRon Klain; the national policy advisor, Susan Riceand an assistant to the former lady Jill Bidenthe newspaper reported The New York Times.
The Personnel Office of the White House sent an email to the council members on Tuesday, according to the Timeswhich said: “On behalf of President Donald J. TrumpI write to inform you that your position as a member of United States Holocaust Memorial Council has endedwith effect immediate“
The Council was established by Congress in 1980 and in 1993 the Museum of the Holocaust in Washington.
EMHOFF He assured that his commitment to the commemoration of the Holocaust and against anti -Semitism remained intact.
“I will continue to express myself, educating and fighting hate in all its forms because silence is never an option,” he emphasized.