Washington DC - President has removed Doug Emhoff, husband of his former rival , from the Holocaust Memorial Council board, drawing an angry reaction.

Emhoff, who is married to the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president, campaigned against antisemitism as part of the administration of , who appointed him to the board.

"Let me be clear: Holocaust remembrance and education should never be politicized," Emhoff, who is Jewish, posted on Tuesday, confirming his dismissal.

"To turn one of the worst atrocities in history into a wedge issue is dangerous – and it dishonors the memory of six million Jews murdered by Nazis that this museum was created to preserve."

Since taking office, Trump has looked beyond politics to impose his brand of right-wing populism on cultural and educational institutions such as Washington's prestigious and .

He has also sought to settle scores with perceived adversaries – targeting law firms associated with his political foes, such as Emhoff's employer, .

Several other former officials removed from the Holocaust board include Biden's White House chief of staff, Ron Klain, domestic policy advisor, Susan Rice, and an aide to former first lady Jill Biden, The New York Times reported.

The White House Presidential Personnel Office sent an email to council members early Tuesday, according to the Times, which read: "[On] behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the US Holocaust Memorial Council is terminated, effective immediately."