Trump's Latest Firings Are Architects
René Ammann | 2. November 2025
Including Billie Tsien's resignation in January, all seven spots on the US Commission of Fine Arts—its offices are housed in the former Pension Building, now National Building Museum, seen here— are now vacant, soon to be replaced by the Trump administration. (Photo: John Hill/World-Architects)
Number of American architects and designers tasked with advising on designs for major projects, such as the White House ballroom and the monumental “Arc de Trump,” that were sacked by President Donald J. Trump: 6