Trump's Executive Order on Smithsonian Stirs Concerns Over Historical Integrity

Directive tasks Vice President JD Vance with removing 'improper ideology' from exhibits, raising fears of censorship and revisionism.

President Trump issued an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution for allegedly promoting divisive, race-centered narratives.
The directive specifically focuses on the National Museum of African American History and Culture American Women’s History Museum.
Vice President JD Vance and the Office of Management and Budget are tasked with overseeing the removal of content deemed inconsistent with 'shared American values.'
Critics warn the order could erase narratives about racism, sexism, and systemic discrimination, undermining the Smithsonian's mission of historical accuracy.
The Smithsonian, which relies on federal funding for two-thirds of its budget, has not yet issued an official response as public backlash grows.