Trump’s History Order Draws Sharp Rebuke from Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore condemns the executive order reshaping Smithsonian exhibits and monuments, calling it a distortion of America’s complex history.

President Trump’s executive order grants Vice President JD Vance and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum authority to alter Smithsonian exhibits and restore federal monuments to reflect the administration’s vision of American history.
The order specifically targets exhibits like the American Art Museum’s 'Stories of Race and American Sculpture' and the National Museum of African American History and Culture for promoting 'divisive narratives.'
Governor Wes Moore criticized the directive as 'deeply disrespectful,' arguing that it undermines the strength and inclusivity of America’s full historical narrative.
Moore emphasized that acknowledging America’s flaws and complexities is essential to celebrating its collective history and progress.
The Smithsonian Institution has not yet issued an official response, while public debate intensifies over the implications of the order on national identity and historical integrity.