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Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against museums and alleged “WOKE” exhibits on Tuesday, saying “everything” is centered on highlighting negative aspects of American in story, including “how bad slavery was.

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Trump says Smithsonian should focus on America's 'Brightness,' not 'how bad Slavery was'
Trump expands crusade against ‘woke’ from the Smithsonian to museums across the country
The Super-Weird Origins of the Right’s Hatred of the Smithsonian
With the president declaring the Smithsonian “out of control” on Truth Social, the shape and scope of the growing threat to America’s premier public museum from the right wing is rapidly coming into ...

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Trump’s Smithsonian criticism contrasts with 2017 praise
Trump targets the Smithsonian again, says it focuses too much on how bad slavery was
Trump says Smithsonian too focused on slavery's ills
"It's the epitome of dumbness to criticize the Smithsonian for dealing with the reality of slavery in America," presidential historian Douglas Brinkley told the Times.

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Trump says Smithsonian is too focused on slavery. Scholars see sanitizing.
‘Rewrite history’: Miami historians alarmed over review of Smithsonian exhibits

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, progress and American exceptionalism.
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Trump vows to expand his review of U.S. museums. Can he do that?

The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?
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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 200 years of slavery.

CBS host defends Trump's efforts to de-wokify the Smithsonian's presentation of US history

CBS host Tony Dokoupil agreed with Trump's criticism of Smithsonian museums focusing too much on America's negative history rather than celebrating achievements.

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

It is more important than ever that our national museums reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story,” a letter from the White House reads.

What might be lost in Trump’s war against the Smithsonian and the nation’s ugliest truth

The president seems bent on eradicating the painful and defining legacy of slavery from American history. But at what cost?

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.
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