US EditionWhite House Launches Smithsonian Review to Enforce Trump's Historical Narrative
- On August 1, 2025, the White House ordered a comprehensive review of eight Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., including the National Museum of American History.
- This review follows President Donald Trump's March executive order accusing the Smithsonian of promoting a divisive, race-centered ideology and directing it to align exhibits with American exceptionalism.
- The review focuses on public-facing content, curatorial practices, current and future exhibits, and calls for removing divisive language while restoring confidence in cultural institutions ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
- A temporary placard referencing Trump's two impeachments was removed last month from an exhibit but reinstalled days ago with changes; Smithsonian denies yielding to government pressure and commits to factual, unbiased history.
- Civil rights advocates have expressed concern that the administration’s focus on the National Museum dedicated to Black heritage may downplay the significant contributions of Black Americans and alter the portrayal of the challenges they encountered throughout history.
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White House accused of trying to 'rewrite history' after letter to Smithsonian
The Trump administration has sent a letter to the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex, declaring it will carry out a “comprehensive internal review” of its exhibitions and materials ahead of the United States 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. In a letter addressed to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, White House officials – signed as Lindsey Halligan, Vince Haley and Russell Vought – said …
Trump Orders Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Museums Before Nation's 250th Anniversary
The super-woke Smithsonian is getting a long overdue America First makeover. The post Trump Orders Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Museums Before Nation’s 250th Anniversary first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
Trump orders review of Smithsonian
WASHINGTON — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history.
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