Trump Administration Targets Smithsonian in Campaign Against 'Woke' History
A 16-month White House review leads to executive orders demanding reforms at the Smithsonian Institution over concerns about patriotic representation.
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A 16-month White House review leads to executive orders demanding reforms at the Smithsonian Institution over concerns about patriotic representation.
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The Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex, is under scrutiny by President Donald Trump and conservatives for alleged politicization and 'woke' displays, sparking a congressional hearing and public debate.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 9:12 AM
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The Smithsonian faces its smallest federal funding request since 2020 as the White House pushes reforms targeting ideological narratives in museum exhibits and programming.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 8:08 PM
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A White House report alleges the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has shifted from straightforward education to political activism under current leadership.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 1:54 PM
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A White House report accuses Smithsonian museum leaders of promoting political activism over historical education, while the Smithsonian emphasizes the complexity of American history.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 12:53 AM
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Concerns arise over the Smithsonian’s portrayal of American history, including the influence of the 1619 Project and controversial exhibits at the National Museum of American History.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 11:38 AM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Donald Trump’s directive to address alleged left-wing activism at the Smithsonian Museum and calls for museum officials to be removed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 8:35 PM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill endorses President Donald Trump’s directive to address alleged left-wing activism at the Smithsonian Museum, calling for museum officials to be removed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 8:02 PM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Donald Trump’s executive action addressing alleged ideological bias at the Smithsonian Museum and urges firing of officials over left-wing influence claims.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 7:51 PM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Donald Trump's executive action addressing perceived left-wing activism at the Smithsonian Museum, calling for museum officials to be removed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 8:46 PM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Donald Trump's executive action addressing alleged left-wing activism at the Smithsonian Museum and calls for museum officials to be removed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 8:24 PM
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Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill backs President Donald Trump's directive to address perceived left-wing activism at the Smithsonian Museum, calling for museum officials to be removed.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 8:13 PM
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig faced Capitol Hill scrutiny over an exhibit implying Benjamin Franklin experimented with electroshock on enslaved people but expressed no regrets.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 7:35 PMpolitics
A National Review article highlights concerns about virtue-signaling and mediocrity impacting the Smithsonian’s American History Museum.
National Review | Jul 16, 2026, 2:08 PM
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A recent White House report criticizes the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for alleged political activism amid broader efforts to reshape U.S. cultural institutions.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 4:49 PMShowing 1-15 of 15 articles.