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The Memo: Trump ignites new culture war battle over the Smithsonian — and slavery

President Trump has plunged once more into the nation’s cultural wars — this time with Washington’s famous Smithsonian ...

Trump says Smithsonian should focus on America's 'Brightness,' not 'how bad Slavery was'

President Trump confirmed the White House is doing a review Smithsonian museums, where he complained "everything discussed is how horrible our Country is." ...

Trump calls Smithsonian 'OUT OF CONTROL' and orders sweeping review of all museums and programming

Trump orders sweeping Smithsonian review after blasting museums as “woke," vowing to reshape exhibits to emphasize unity, ...

Trump escalates attacks against the Smithsonian Institution

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday he will pressure the Smithsonian Institution, a premier museum, education ...
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We went to the Smithsonian museums. They are filled with ’brightness’ and ‘success’

Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than ...

Trump purge of Smithsonian exhibits got underway in April and included removal of Harriet Tubman’s hymn book: report

In April, the National Museum of African American History and Culture sparked controversy after it announced it would return ...
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White House orders review of Smithsonian museums

The White House is calling for a review of materials in the Smithsonian museums ahead of America’s 250th birthday next year.

‘Mr. President, move on’: Republican strategist’s message to Trump on slavery exhibits in museums

CNN political commentator Shermichael Singleton reacts to President Donald Trump’s claims museums were too focused on ...