White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can’t be trusted
Summary
A White House report criticized the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, calling them radical activists and saying they cannot be trusted to tell America’s story honestly. This report was released as President Donald Trump plans to make changes to the Smithsonian and other cultural institutions he believes promote ideas that are too liberal.Key Facts
- The White House report targets Smithsonian leaders, accusing them of political activism rather than straightforward history education.
- The report was released by the White House Domestic Policy Council on Independence Day.
- President Trump announced an executive order aiming to change Smithsonian programs that the administration says promote “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.”
- Lonnie Bunch is the Smithsonian’s current secretary and is the first African American in that role.
- Anthea M. Hartig is the first woman director of the National Museum of American History.
- The Trump administration has also taken steps to influence other cultural organizations, including the John F. Kennedy Center and Columbia University.
- The Smithsonian has not commented immediately on the report.
- President Trump’s actions are part of a broader effort to reshape cultural institutions to align more with conservative values.
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