National Gallery of Art Eliminates DEI Department and Conducts Vibration Study Amidst IndyCar Grand Prix Preparations
The National Gallery of Art, a prominent cultural institution in Washington, D.C., has eliminated its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) department and associated signage. This action was taken in alignment with a Trump executive order shortly after President Trump retook office. Concurrently, the gallery conducted a vibration study to assess whether the nearby IndyCar Grand Prix, part of the Freedom 250 celebrations, could potentially harm the building's structural integrity or its valuable artwork. The findings of this study have not been released to the public, according to a gallery spokesman who spoke to Reuters. These developments are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape how the U.S. presents its history and culture, impacting various national landmarks and museums in the capital. 
