The Trump administration has warned that federal agencies could lose funding for Smithsonian projects unless the museum’s leadership stops what it calls “ideological activism.” Interior Secretary announced the threat in a letter to the Smithsonian’s board, citing concerns over exhibits that critics say present a biased view of U.S. history. The move follows a broader dispute over the museum’s curatorial choices and its role in shaping national narratives. Smithsonian officials say the institution remains committed to scholarly integrity and will defend its programming against political pressure.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut off federal agencies’ participation with the Smithsonian Institution, accusing its leaders of promoting a “culture of ideological activism" — the latest move in an ongoing dispute surrounding the world’s largest museum complex's presentation of exhibits about the U.S. In a letter to Smithsonian leaders last Friday, Interior Secretary...
