White House eyes Smithsonian alignment with Trump vision
The exterior of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History abolished a clear reference on the objection to the museum, US President Donald Trump, a spokesman in Washington on August 1, 2025.
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The White House said the Smithsonian Institute will make a comprehensive investigation on Smithsonian museums and exhibitions. letter Tuesday.
The White House’s letter leads to overturning materials within 30 days about any exhibition on the 250th anniversary of America, other exhibitions and educational materials.
Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch’a letter, 120 days after receiving the letter museums “when necessary to start the content corrections” was ordered.
The Smithsonian Institute is an early this year executive order Targeting the group of museums, “separatist, racial -centered ideology under the influence of” they write.
“While preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of our nation, the union defining the American story is more important than ever to reflect the progress and permanent values.”
According to the first letter, the examination aims to comply with the directive “to celebrate the American exception, to remove separatist or partisan narratives and to recover confidence in our shared cultural institutions”. reported By Wall Street Journal.
Smithsonian advocated his work in a statement and said, “Scientific excellence, meticulous research and history based on a deep loyalty to the true, factual presentation.”
“We are reviewing the letter considering this commitment, and we will continue to cooperate with the White House, Congress and Board of Directors,” Smithsonian said. He said.
Museums, which are subject to the first examination, the National American History Museum, the National Nature History Museum, the National African History and Culture Museum, the National Native American Museum, the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian American Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and the Hirshorn Museum and the Sculpture Garden.
The letter, “Additional museums will be reviewed in the II.” He said.
The letter was signed by the special assistant of the Vince Council Vince Haley and the Director of the Management and Budget Office President Lindsey Halligan.
The letter arrives weeks after referring to the two accusations of the Smithsonian Institute from Trump’s National Museum of National American History, and asked for concern that the museum has changed its content to appease the management. CNN reported.
After the reaction, the materials were re -loaded with changes made in the original text.
