Scholar says Trump’s efforts to reframe U.S. history is ‘reminiscent of McCarthyism’
Summary
President Trump criticized Smithsonian museums for their focus on the history of slavery. His actions are part of a broader effort to change how historical stories, especially about racism and discrimination, are presented. Historian Peniel Joseph discussed these efforts in a conversation with Amna Nawaz.Key Facts
- President Trump called Smithsonian museums "out of control" for their emphasis on the negative aspects of slavery.
- Trump aims to reshape historical narratives, focusing on stories about racism and discrimination.
- Historian Peniel Joseph analyzed Trump's approach in a discussion with Amna Nawaz.
- The discussion is part of a series called "Art in Action."
- This series looks at how art and democracy intersect.
- The conversation is also part of the CANVAS coverage, which addresses cultural and artistic perspectives.
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