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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history.
The White House plans to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian Institution's museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary.
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White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026
Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are historically accurate and showcasing exceptionalism.
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White House launching review of Smithsonian museums to "ensure alignment" with Trump's plans
The White House says it will review some of the best-known Smithsonian museums to root out "divisive or ideologically driven language."
The Trump administration is giving museums 120 days to replace “divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate and constructive descriptions.”
The Trump administration has ordered eight Smithsonian museums to make its exhibits more "unifying" before the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington next year
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Blavity on MSNWhite House Reviewing Smithsonian Exhibits To See If They Align With Trump’s Vision Of America
The White House has directed the Smithsonian Institution to share its exhibition materials, collections and organizational details in order to see if they align with Trump’s vision of America.
In a letter addressed to Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, White House officials said they would lead a “comprehensive internal review” of Smithsonian museums and exhibitions, focusing on areas including public-facing content, the curatorial process, and exhibition planning, among others.
The Smithsonian Institution's 21 museums are under review to ensure their content aligns with the president's interpretation of American history
As a political matter, Donald Trump and his team have made this a difficult year for the Smithsonian. It’s poised to get much worse.
The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.
CNN's Scott Jennings argued many critics of Trump's Smithsonian review are hypocritical for previously cheering monument destruction during 2020 protests.