Smithsonian Faces Scrutiny Amid Political Tensions Over Exhibits
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Smithsonian staff are under pressure from the Trump administration to censor exhibits related to race, gender, and American history, fearing job losses and funding cuts if they resist. This has led to self-censorship, protests, and concerns about erasing history, with staff feeling scared and frustrated as they navigate political interference in cultural institutions.
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- Trump Administration Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits Draws Criticism From Historians The New York Times
- American history won't be displayed 'in a woke manner' at Smithsonian, Trump says Fox News
- What one historian says White House vetting of Smithsonian means for U.S. cultural institutions WBUR
- White House calls for a 'comprehensive review' of eight Smithsonian museums NPR
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