Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
Summary
The director of the National Museum of American History disagreed with a recent White House report that called the museum’s leaders radical activists. She said the report is not accurate and that the museum aims to include more voices and facts in its exhibits, not to erase history.Key Facts
- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History director is Anthea M. Hartig.
- The White House Domestic Policy Council released a report criticizing the museum’s leadership as radical activists.
- The report claims the museum does not tell American history in a way that is inspiring or unifying.
- This criticism is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to change how U.S. history is presented, focusing less on slavery, racism, and stories of marginalized groups.
- Republicans on a House committee supported the report’s concerns, saying the museum shows history as a power struggle.
- Hartig stated the museum does not take political sides and wants to add missing voices to history.
- She is the first woman director of the museum.
- The museum emphasizes evolving the story to reflect more Americans, not erasing parts of history.
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