The director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Todd Arrington, has resigned following a contentious disagreement with the Trump administration over the gifting of a historical sword to King Charles III during President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the United Kingdom. According to CBS News, Arrington refused to remove an original sword from the library’s collection, which the State Department had sought to present as a symbol of the enduring US-UK alliance post-World War II. Instead, King Charles received a replica of the sword during Trump’s visit to Windsor Castle in September. Arrington, who had been in his role since August 2024, was reportedly told to resign or face termination, with officials citing a loss of trust over confidential matters related to the sword dispute and other issues. In an interview, Arrington denied making any disparaging remarks about Trump or his administration, emphasizing his commitment to preserving historical artifacts. The Eisenhower library, one of 16 presidential libraries managed by the National Archives, houses several swords from Eisenhower’s collection, including a saber and a sword of honor. Arrington expressed his desire to return to his position, stating his deep passion for the role and its historical significance. The White House and the National Archives have yet to comment on the matter.
Official quits after dispute over Trump’s Eisenhower sword gift to King Charles
