White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
Summary
A recent White House report criticizes the Smithsonian Institution’s leadership, especially at the National Museum of American History, calling them radical activists who cannot be trusted. The report suggests President Donald Trump plans to replace current leaders as part of a wider effort to change cultural institutions he sees as too liberal.Key Facts
- The White House Domestic Policy Council released the report on July 4, focusing on the Smithsonian Institution’s leadership.
- President Trump issued an executive order in March targeting Smithsonian programs he views as promoting "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology."
- The report claims the museum’s current leadership has shifted from teaching straightforward history to political activism.
- Lonnie Bunch is the Smithsonian’s secretary and the first African American to lead it.
- Anthea M. Hartig is the first woman director of the National Museum of American History.
- President Trump has made efforts to influence other cultural institutions, such as the John F. Kennedy Center and Columbia University, and historical sites like those in Philadelphia.
- Critics worry these changes might downplay painful parts of U.S. history, including slavery.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has publicly opposed Trump's attempts to alter historical narratives.
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