- Executive orders issued on May 27th targeted unnamed D.C. cultural institutions for exhibiting diverse histories.
- Political figures, including Donald Trump and JD Vance, are pressuring D.C. cultural institutions regarding their exhibits.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The White House accused the Smithsonian of negative portrayal, involving museum director Anthea Hartig.1 source
- The National Museum of the American Indian, a Smithsonian Institution museum, is facing policy pressure from the White House administration.Sub-event
White House criticizes Smithsonian leadership in a new report.1 source
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Smithsonian Institution
group of museums and research centers administered by the United States government
Related events
- The Smithsonian Institution completed a review involving the Domestic Policy Council.
- The Trump administration criticized the Smithsonian Institution's historical narrative, with Doug Burgum asserting it advanced an ideological agenda.
- Josh Hawley and Laura Ingraham criticized Smithsonian leadership regarding the use of taxpayer resources and American spirit.
- The Supreme Court blocked a Republican-drawn map in Missouri, while Republican officials also pressured Smithsonian exhibits.
- Congress established the Kennedy Center as a memorial, while the Trump administration criticized Smithsonian exhibits and appointed a new board chair.