Controversy and Censorship Surround Smithsonian Museum Policies
TL;DR
The article examines President Trump's criticism of the Smithsonian museums, claiming they are too 'woke' and focus excessively on negative aspects of American history, particularly slavery and race. It details a White House review of the museums' exhibits, the potential implications, and public reactions, emphasizing that most visitors see the museums as balanced and truthful in their portrayal of history.
- Trump says the Smithsonian is too woke. We visited five of its museums to find out USA Today
- The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian The New York Times
- Trump’s Smithsonian overhaul ‘a bit like censorship,’ former staff warn Politico
- White House releases list of Smithsonian exhibits it objects to NBC4 Washington
- Smithsonian Leader Meets With Trump as Museum Quietly Shutters Latin American Art Gallery Artforum
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