US EditionHouse Democrats request inspector general to probe Trump’s order targeting Smithsonian
- House Democrats are calling for an investigation into President Trump's executive order targeting federally funded museums, arguing it may violate federal law and compromise institutional independence.
- The order seeks to remove exhibits and narratives the administration considers 'divisive' or 'race-centered ideology', and over 200 lawsuits have been filed to block such orders.
- The letter states that implementing the order interferes with the Smithsonian's ability to 'document American history and culture accurately', and critics argue politics should not impede preserving integral collections.
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Democrats Call for Probe Into Trump's Executive Order on Museums
Conservative offers perspective on Trump's effort to exert authority over history and art
President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” Previously, Jeffrey Brown spoke with a historian critical of the president’s moves. Now, he has a different view from conservative Christopher Scalia. It's part of our series, Art in Action, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
House Democrats request inspector general to probe Trump’s order targeting Smithsonian
More than 70 House Democrats are requesting the Smithsonian inspector general to kickstart an investigation into President Trump’s executive order targeting Smithsonian museums, arguing the president’s action is encroaching on the institution’s independence. Seventy-one House Democrats, led by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) are criticizing Trump’s March 27 executive order, which says... The post House Democrats request …
Democrats call for probe into Trump's executive order on museums
House Democrats are calling on the Smithsonian inspector general to launch an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s March executive order targeting federally funded museums, arguing that the directive may violate federal law and compromise the institution’s independence.
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