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A White House official told NBC News that Trump plans to expand his review of museums beyond the Smithsonian, which is based in Washington, D.C.
The president says the collection of museums shouldn’t focus so heavily on things like slavery and other negative aspects of American history.
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Maddow Blog | Pressed on his plans for the Smithsonian, Trump presents an unsettling vision
Many Smithsonian employees are reportedly “scared” of the White House’s offensive. Given the circumstances, it’s tough to blame them.
President Donald Trump said Aug. 14, 2025, that he wants Smithsonian museums to talk about history "not in a woke manner."
If done wisely, the White House’s review of museum materials could remove countless progressive distortions of the American story.
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