The Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery director reportedly refused to leave her job despite being fired by President Donald Trump.

Kim Sajet, who was terminated in her position last week, has continued to appear for work, The Washington Post reported Thursday. Sajet has conducted meetings and has handled other museum business, sources told the newspaper.

Trump announced Friday on his Truth Social platform that he was firing Sajet.

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