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Trump administration to review 19 Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are ‘patriotic’

White House letter orders review of exhibitions, materials and operations as part of a broader push to assert oversight over cultural institutionsThe Trump administration is evidently extending its control of cultural representation at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex.In a letter obtained by the Wall Street Journal, the White House told the Smithsonian that it plans a wide review of exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. Continue reading...

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