'Reclaim It From the Left…': Rep Gill Calls for Smithsonian Leadership Reset Amid Museum Controversy
The White House says the Smithsonian should change exhibits and leadership as annual federal funding falls below $1 billion for the first time since 2020.
- President Donald Trump's administration is pressuring the Smithsonian to eliminate what it calls "woke" ideology, proposing the smallest budget request in years for the institution.
- Over the past 16 months, the White House has conducted an extensive review examining exhibits, internal records, and leadership statements to root out what it views as ideological narratives.
- A Fox News Digital analysis found budget requests peaked at $1.24 billion in fiscal year 2024 under Biden before the Trump administration proposed dropping below $1 billion for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Following the review, the White House issued a 162-page report recommending sweeping reforms and directing the Smithsonian to promote what officials describe as a more accurate portrayal of American history.
- Whether Congress adopts the administration's proposed funding levels remains to be seen, while the Smithsonian Institute did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Times of India'Reclaim it from the left…': Rep Gill calls for Smithsonian leadership reset amid museum controversy
Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill, speaking on Fox News, said that Republicans are not trying to defund the Smithsonian Institution but instead want to "reclaim" it from what he describes as left-wing influence. The comments come after congressional hearings and a White House report criticizing exhibits at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
The Trump administration’s offensive to restructure publicly funded cultural institutions has directly impacted the Smithsonian Institute’s finances. After years of continuous budget increases, the federal government proposed to reduce the entity’s budget allocation below the $1 billion threshold for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The move marks a drastic shift from spending recorded during Joe Biden’s term. According to an analysis by Fox News Dig…
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Trump orders warning signs outside Smithsonian over ‘woke’ exhibits President Donald Trump orders warning signs outside the Smithsonian, alleging politicized exhibits that emphasize activism over history. The institution faces scrutiny for promoting racial reparations and for a 2020 infographic criticizing ‘white culture.’ A congressional hearing further ignited debate over the museum’s ‘woke’ displays and their historical accuracy, highlighting…
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