In a stunning development, Ariel Abergel, the 25-year-old White House-appointed director of the Semiquincentennial Commission, has been fired amid allegations of misconduct and unauthorized actions, as The Hill reports.

The dismissal of Abergel, a former Fox News producer, stems from multiple alleged breaches of trust and authority that reportedly threatened the operations and reputation of the commission tasked with planning the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.

Abergel was appointed to the role by President Donald Trump to help oversee preparations for the significant milestone through the bipartisan Semiquincentennial Commission.

Allegations of misconduct surface

This commission includes 16 unpaid private citizens, eight members of Congress, and 12 federal officials as nonvoting ex-officio members, with support from the America250 foundation.

High-profile figures such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Senator Alex Padilla of California serve on the committee.

The first report of Abergel’s removal came from the Wall Street Journal, shedding light on the internal conflicts within the commission.

Unauthorized actions lead to serious consequences

According to a spokesperson from the America250 foundation, Abergel’s termination followed a series of grave missteps, including a security breach of the commission’s social media account.

The spokesperson further accused him of misrepresenting himself as acting on behalf of Congressional leadership to push for the resignations of other commissioners.

Additionally, Abergel is said to have defied executive directives by making independent decisions on programming, finances, and communications without proper approval.

Social media posts spark criticism

One specific incident involved Abergel allegedly posting on the official America250 account without permission, stating, “America is in mourning. God bless Charlie Kirk.”

This post referenced the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, an event that sparked widespread online debate and saw some users celebrating the tragedy.

Following this unauthorized message, Abergel was suspended, asked to step down, and ultimately dismissed from his position.

Claims of bias, political motives emerge

Abergel defended himself by claiming his firing was due to his efforts to commemorate Kirk, accusing the foundation of spreading “malicious lies” to obscure the real reasons behind his dismissal.

Sources familiar with the situation told the Wall Street Journal that Abergel had attempted to shape events to honor Trump, adding a layer of political tension to the controversy.

Meanwhile, Trump administration officials have vowed to take action against those promoting political violence in the wake of Kirk’s assassination, though no direct link to Abergel’s actions was specified.

White House stands by former director's efforts

Despite the firing, the White House expressed appreciation for Abergel’s contributions, with an official stating the administration “is incredibly proud of all of Ari Abergel’s work at America250 -- most notably during the Army250 parade, which boldly honored the bravery and strength of our military men and women.”

The White House also emphasized that its Task Force will keep working closely with America250 to ensure the nation’s 250th birthday receives the grand celebration it merits.

As the Semiquincentennial Commission moves forward without Abergel, questions remain about how these internal disputes will impact the planning of such a historic national event.