A White House report has branded the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, particularly at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists untrustworthy to present America’s story. Released by the White House Domestic Policy Council, the report suggests President Trump intends to install his own team, asserting the museum’s mission has shifted from education to political activism. This move is part of Trump’s broader effort to reshape cultural institutions he deems too liberal.
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The Smithsonian Institution announced plans to restore information about Donald Trump’s two impeachments to the National Museum of American History exhibit in the coming weeks. This follows the removal of a placard detailing Trump’s impeachments in July, which reverted the exhibit to its 2008 format. The Smithsonian stated the removal was due to a review of “legacy content” and that the placard did not meet museum standards, despite having been displayed since September 2021. While Trump attempted to exert influence over cultural institutions, the Smithsonian maintains the removal was not due to external pressure, and the updated section will reflect all impeachment proceedings in U.S. history.
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