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White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

The White House published a list of Smithsonian exhibits, programming and artwork it considered objectionable on Thursday, one week after announcing that eight of the institution’s museums must submit their current wall text and future exhibition plans for a comprehensive review.

AOL · 1h

White House rattled by one Smithsonian painting it claims proves Trump’s ‘out of control’ claims

Criticism comes as White House officials have accused Smithsonian of being ‘woke’ and featuring an ‘overemphasis on slavery

Fox News on MSN · 8d

White House reviewing all Smithsonian museum, exhibit content before America 250 celebration in 2026

Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are historically accurate and showcasing exceptionalism.

Trump, Smithsonian and Chicago

CBS News on MSN · 3h

Could Chicago museums be affected by Trump administration review of Smithsonian museums?

The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution's art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke."

CNN on MSN · 1d

Trump escalates attacks against Smithsonian museums, says there’s too much focus on ‘how bad slavery was’

President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against museums and alleged “WOKE” exhibits on Tuesday, saying “everything” is centered on highlighting negative aspects of American in story, including “how bad slavery was.

Yahoo · 3h

Could some Chicago museums be affected by Trump administration's Smithsonian crackdown?

The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution’s art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke," as the administration call for a review of the federal museum system.

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Trump adviser leading Smithsonian review says DC museums place ‘overemphasis on slavery’

White House gripes against Smithsonian come despite president’s past praise of museums like National Museum of African ...

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Trump Targets LGBTQ+ History, Migrants, and More in Chilling Smithsonian Hit List

The White House's 26-point bulleted memo includes Amy Sherald's painting of a transgender woman, artworks that humanize ...

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Donald Trump’s Guide to Museums

Why are museums filled with artifacts from the past and stories about the past? Why don’t museums include things from the future? These are normal questions that everyone has about museums, not just ...

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