The White House Smithsonian Institution is starting the internal review of some of the most famous museums of the institution, seeking “celebrating American extraordinary” and sees it as a “divisive or ideological -operated language”.
Review was Announced in a letter on Tuesday Smithsonian Institution Secretary Loni Bunch, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Watt and two other White House colleagues signed. It comes after President Trump Signed an executive order In March, the emphasis was laid for a change in Smithsonian, including removing “inappropriate ideology”.
The letter stated that the review is with the next year’s ceremony of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of independence.
The White House letter read, “The aim of this initiative is to celebrate American extraordinary, removal of divisive or biased narratives and ensure alignment with the President’s instructions to restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.”
Administration review will initially focus on eight museums, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture – which was exposed to Sri Trump executive Order Allegedly for the characteristic of “divisive, race-focused ideology”, as well as air and space museum, Museum of American History and National Picture Gallery, others. Additional museums will be reviewed in the future phase.
The letter stated that the reviewers will see materials for the museum’s curators, materials for future exhibitions, collections and internal processes. This requested that the museums start sending some information in the next 30 days.
Within 120 days, the White House stated that the museums should “start improving the material, where necessary, the divisive or ideologically operated language should be converted with integrated, historically accurate and creative details.”
Smithsonian said in a statement to CBS News: “Smithsonian’s work is in a deep commitment for scholars’ excellence, harsh research and accurate, factual presentation.
The letter called the review a “collaborative” attempt, which “strengthens the museum employees.”
The White House wrote, “Our goal is not to interfere in the day-to-day operations of curator or employees, but to support a comprehensive vision of excellence that historically accurately accurately, uplift and highlight the inclusive illustration of America’s legacy.”
Mr. Trump has demanded reopening of Smithsonian and other American cultural institutions during his second term, which they see as ideological biases – consider more active role than former presidents.
His March Executive Order directed the Vice President JD Vance – which works in the Board of Regents of Smithsonian – to work to review the Smithsonian museums, “demanding” demanding the removal of unfair ideology “. It claimed that some museums of the institute have “promoted stories that depict American and Western values naturally harmful and repressive.”
The order condemned the Democrat. Four Democratic members of the House Administration Committee took an open letter “cowardice and incompatible” and said that Mr. Trump’s order would reduce Smithsonian’s freedom.
“Unfortunately, we are now standing on the verge of looking at Smithsonian on our worst but: A person’s thoughts and ideology has been fully shaped as a means of expanding his political power,” the letter said.
Later last month, the Washington Post reported that the National Museum of American History had removed the reference to two impeachments of Shri Trump. Smithsonian Said later This would update the exhibition to reflect all impeachment proceedings in American history, which was removed “temporary” and stating that “the museum standards were not met.” Smithsonian said that nothing was said by the Trump administration to remove anything.
Mr. Trump also said that he will do Fire the director Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in May, calls him “highly partial person, and a strong supporter of DEI”. Smithsonian later made a statement Keeping its freedom in mind And by saying that only bunch – which has served as Secretary of Smithsonian since 2019 – can decide the personnel. The director later resigned, new York Times And Washington Post Informed
Meanwhile, the President carried forward the leadership of the Kennedy Center, inspiring some artists to cancel the planned performance.
