WATCH LIVE: House Oversight hearing examines how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history, under attack by Trump
Summary
The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing to examine how the Smithsonian Institution presents U.S. history. The hearing follows criticism from President Donald Trump’s administration, which accuses the Smithsonian of political bias in its exhibits.Key Facts
- The House Oversight's Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee is leading the hearing.
- Republicans say the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History promotes a narrow political agenda.
- The White House released a 162-page report titled "Saving America's Story" accusing the museum of extreme political activism.
- President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to change how history is shown in national spaces, including removing some exhibits about slavery and Native American violence.
- The Smithsonian denies political bias and says it provides nonpartisan and independent historical information.
- This hearing is one of two planned in the House this week about the Smithsonian.
- The topic is part of a larger debate about how America’s history should be presented to the public.
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