“American people will have no patience” for any museum that is “uncomfortable conveying a positive view of American history,” read a letter from Trump aides.The Washington PostBy Kelsey AblesDecember 20, 2025The Trump administration escalated pressure on the Smithsonian this week, threatening to withhold federal funds if it does not submit extensive documentation for a sweeping content review. President Donald Trump earlier this year set out to purge what he called “improper ideology” from the nation’s most prestigious museum system, efforts that are expected to intensify as his administration tries to shape the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations next year.
He wants to whitewash the Smithsonian! If you remember back in the summer Trump was ranting that the Smithsonian was WOKE! Back in August,
The Trump administration has ordered eight Smithsonian museums to make its exhibits more "unifying" before the nation celebrates its 250th birthday in Washington next yearPeopleBy Meredith KileAugust 13, 2025NEED TO KNOW
- Donald Trump's White House sent a letter to the Smithsonian this week, directing the institution to ensure its museums align with the president's vision, according to The Wall Street Journal
- Eight Smithsonian museums have been directed to thoroughly review and update their exhibitions, internal communications, featured artists and more
- The directive comes with a deadline, as the Trump administration readies its plans for America's 250th anniversary next year
The White House continued its cultural crackdown on the Smithsonian this week, pressuring the institution to review its exhibits and operations and align them with President Donald Trump's view of American history.On Tuesday, Aug. 12, The Wall Street Journal reported on a letter that was sent by three top White House officials to Smithsonian secretary Lonnie Bunch. According to the outlet, the letter followed up on the directive laid out in Trump's March 27 executive order, titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," which targeted the Smithsonian museums by name.The executive order read, in part, "Once widely respected as a symbol of American excellence and a global icon of cultural achievement, the Smithsonian Institution has, in recent years, come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology. This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive."
So now Trump is getting antsy so he is tightening on the screws, threatening to cut funding! The Smithsonian is having none of that;
The Smithsonian was diplomatic in its reply to the White House letter, saying, “The Smithsonian’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to scholarly excellence, rigorous research, and the accurate, factual presentation of history. We are reviewing the letter with this commitment in mind and will continue to collaborate constructively with the White House, Congress, and our governing Board of Regents.”However, The Wall Street Journal spoke with historians who fear that the president's vendetta against so-called "diversity, equity and inclusion" initiatives may have a negative impact on the Smithsonian's ability to give a comprehensive look at U.S. history.“The Smithsonian museums have never reflected one person’s view, or even one administration’s view,” Harvard history professor Tiya Miles told the outlet. “They have reflected the composite research, analysis, discussion, findings of many different people, scholars and researchers.”
It doesn't take much of an imagination to guess what is coming:
- Trump will cut funding,
- Smithsonian sues,
- Courts find in favor of the Smithsonian,
- Case goes tot he Supreme Court,
- Supreme Court finds in favor of the Smithsonian.
You know this is how it will play out!
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