Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
Summary
President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be put outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum claiming some exhibits show inaccurate information. The signs will inform visitors about a White House report criticizing the museum’s storytelling and will direct people to what the administration calls more accurate history resources.Key Facts
- President Trump issued an order to place signs outside the Smithsonian’s American history museum about exhibit inaccuracies.
- The signs will mention a White House report that says the museum’s history is not inspiring or unifying.
- The Smithsonian’s exhibits cannot be changed directly by the President because the institution operates independently.
- The signs will be placed on sidewalks managed by the National Park Service, which the executive order affects.
- The order also includes creating a temporary exhibit to correct what the White House calls inaccurate history.
- Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagrees with the White House report and asserts their exhibits are accurate and inspiring.
- The Smithsonian reports to the Secretary Lonnie Bunch and a Board of Regents, not the President.
- This order is part of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to change cultural institutions to align with conservative views.
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