Bernie Sanders Facing Bipartisan Push for Removal from Holocaust Museum Board

 New records reveal that Senator Bernie Sanders has not attended a single meeting of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council in the 18 years since his appointment. Appointed in 2007, 

Sanders oversees the landmark D.C. museum as part of a 55-member board that meets twice annually. The revelation has sparked a bipartisan effort to have him replaced, with critics citing his total absence as a failure of his duties to the institution.

Fellow board members and political leaders have expressed frustration, noting that other high-profile appointees manage to attend despite their busy schedules. The movement to oust him is fueled not only by his attendance record but also by his recent public statements regarding the conflict in Gaza. Critics argue that his rhetoric is at odds with the museum’s mission, especially during a time of rising global antisemitism.

The push for removal is being led by a group of board members who have reportedly reached out to Senate leadership to appoint a more active representative. While Sanders’ office has not yet provided a detailed response to the attendance records, the controversy highlights growing tensions between the Senator and other members of the council over the direction and leadership of one of the nation’s most significant cultural institutions.