Trump orders Smithsonian to label 'inaccurate' exhibits

The Trump administration has frequently accused the Smithsonian and other academic organizations of harboring an anti-American bias and promoting "woke ideology." The order specifically criticizes museum leadership for not adequately celebrating American founders, particularly in light of the country's upcoming 250th anniversary of independence. It asserts that the museum's leadership uses American history as a tool to advance social justice and societal transformation.

This directive follows recent congressional hearings where Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig faced scrutiny from Republican lawmakers over alleged "woke ideology" in public displays. Earlier in the month, the White House Domestic Policy Council released a report claiming the museum "erases our heritage." Trump has previously issued orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from the federal government and specifically directed the Smithsonian in March to "eliminate improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology."