The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is stumbling over the prospect of awarding its annual Medal for Distinguished Public Service to the former congresswoman of Wyoming, Liz Cheney. One trustee resigned over the snub, saying it’s being done to appease President Trump, a move at odds with the 38th president’s courage.

Pulitzer Prize-winning political photographer David Hume Kennerly submitted his letter of resignation to the foundation on Tuesday. Signing the letter “former trustee,” he wrote that Ms. Cheney — also a board member — had her nomination blocked over fears of Mr. Trump’s retaliation.