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Trump orders review of Smithsonian museums to ensure ‘alignment with American ideals’ ahead of 250th anniversary

The initiative “aims to ensure alignment with the President’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural ins...

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

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White House orders review of Smithsonian museums

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Trump targets Smithsonian museums in 'woke' post

There are heightened concerns for D.C.'s Smithsonian museums after President Trump issued a Truth Social post criticizing the institution and what he called “woke” culture.

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Trump criticizes Smithsonian museums for discussing “how bad slavery was”

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President Trump complains Smithsonian museums discuss ‘how bad Slavery was’

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Trump expands 'woke' criticism from Smithsonian to other museums

"President Trump will explore all options and avenues to get the Woke out of the Smithsonian and hold them accountable," the White House said in a statement to NPR.

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President Trump calls for review of 8 Smithsonian museums

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Trump slams US museums for focus on 'how bad slavery was'

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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.

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 several artifacts to their donors, including a Bible carried during a civil rights protest and Harriet Tubman’s book of hymns, NBC News reported.