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The leader of the Eisenhower Library has stepped down after a conflict with the White House concerning gifting a saber from its collection to the King, as reported by media reports.

The director, who led the library in Kansas, left his post on the start of the week after rejecting to withdraw an authentic saber from the archive's items to donate to the monarch during the President's visit to the Britain recently, according to reports.

Charles was rather presented with a imitation during Trump's UK visit, Buckingham Palace said at the time.

"They informed me to 'Step down - or lose my job'," the director remarked in an interview.

"Apparently, they felt I could no longer be relied upon with private matters," the official told the outlet, saying the private issue was connected to the sword dispute and an separate issue.

American diplomats were trying to present an historical artifact to highlight the significance of the American-British ties post the Second World War, but Arrington refused and explained they couldn't hand over an item that was accepted as a donation, information revealed.

Reports said it was not clear who specifically sought the artifact to give to the monarch.

He reportedly offered to try to find a different gift, including a imitation, but representatives continued to demand the historical saber.

Ultimately, the president and the First Lady gave the monarch a imitation of an artifact at the royal residence in the fall. They furthermore presented the Queen a jewelry brand vintage precious metal, jewel and red gem accessory.

The situation resulted in presidential aides being unhappy with him, based on sources.

Arrington disputed that he had uttered negative remarks about him and his team.

"That is 100% incorrect," he told news outlets. "I never said a critical remark about any person. I spoke with colleagues about attempting to source a artifact or artifact, a piece we could donate to them for the president to give to the monarch, and at no point did I speak negatively about any person."

The presidential archive has a number of artifacts from the president in its collection, such as a saber and a ceremonial sword displayed in a ongoing display. He, who was the chief executive from his term, served as the top leader of the Allies in the continent during the Second World War.

He had been working as head of the Eisenhower library since August 2024. It is among national libraries in the America that are managed by the government institution.

The US archivist is responsible for hiring institution leaders, and the White House does not have a say in the employment decisions of these personnel.

He stated to outlets that he desired to go back to his role.

"I would come back immediately," he remarked. "I adore the position, I value the colleagues, I am fascinated by the past. I never in a million years desired this to happen."