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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a review of the Smithsonian museums to align content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history.
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White House launching review of Smithsonian museums to "ensure alignment" with Trump's plans
The White House says it will review some of the best-known Smithsonian museums to root out "divisive or ideologically driven language."
The White House is conducting a comprehensive internal review of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution in an effort to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive about what should and shouldn’t be displayed.
The Trump administration is giving museums 120 days to replace “divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate and constructive descriptions.”
The White House has announced a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums to "ensure alignment" with President Donald Trump 's goals.
The Trump administration has ordered eight Smithsonian museums to make its exhibits more "unifying" before the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington next year
In a letter addressed to Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, White House officials said they would lead a “comprehensive internal review” of Smithsonian museums and exhibitions, focusing on areas including public-facing content, the curatorial process, and exhibition planning, among others.
As a political matter, Donald Trump and his team have made this a difficult year for the Smithsonian. It’s poised to get much worse.
CNN's Scott Jennings argued many critics of Trump's Smithsonian review are hypocritical for previously cheering monument destruction during 2020 protests.
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