Raskin seeks to preserve Trump's D.C. "propaganda" in Smithsonian
Summary
Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced a bill to have the Smithsonian Museum keep and show items related to President Trump's use of government buildings for his image and his conflicts with the museum. The bill aims to highlight what Raskin calls use of government funds for propaganda and actions without Congress’s approval.Key Facts
- The bill asks the Smithsonian to collect Trump's portraits from federal buildings and display them in the Museum of American History.
- It wants to save signs related to Trump's claims that Smithsonian leaders promote radical personal views.
- The display would include stories from people who opposed what Raskin calls authoritarian actions by Trump.
- One sign would state that Trump ordered these displays without Congressional permission.
- The bill faces likely rejection in the Republican-controlled Congress.
- Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced retirement amid these political pressures.
- Trump’s efforts in Washington D.C. include putting banners of himself on government buildings and fighting what he calls "woke ideology."
- The bill shows Democratic interest in closely examining Trump’s use of taxpayer money if they regain control of Congress.
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