The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston faced an unexpected closure on Tuesday due to the abrupt dismissal of federal employees, as reported by the library's foundation. The foundation expressed deep concern over the situation and pledged to continue supporting their colleagues and the institution during this challenging time.
A notice posted on the library's entrance informed visitors of the closure, citing an executive order as the reason for the shutdown. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that staff members involved in public interactions and fundraising were among those affected by the workforce reduction efforts initiated by the Trump administration.
This closure occurred in the context of the government's broader initiative to downsize the federal workforce, with recent directives instructing agencies to proceed with laying off probationary employees. While the JFK Library confirmed its temporary closure until further notice, the National Archives, responsible for overseeing the presidential library system, announced that the library was scheduled to reopen the following day.
