Trump, slavery and Smithsonian
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President Trump says 'woke' is not just a problem at the Smithsonian and that he'll root it out at museums nationwide.
Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than 200 years of slavery.
The White House said that after the administration eliminates "woke" culture from the Smithsonian, it would expand to other museums around the country. Would that be possible?
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Trump calls Smithsonian 'OUT OF CONTROL' and orders sweeping review of all museums and programming
Trump orders sweeping Smithsonian review after blasting museums as “woke," vowing to reshape exhibits to emphasize unity, progress and American exceptionalism.
The White House recently announced an unprecedented review of the Smithsonian Institute’s museums and exhibits.
In April, the National Museum of African American History and Culture sparked controversy after it announced it would return several artifacts to their donors, including a Bible carried during a civil rights protest and Harriet Tubman’s book of hymns, NBC News reported.
CBS host Tony Dokoupil agreed with Trump's criticism of Smithsonian museums focusing too much on America's negative history rather than celebrating achievements.
"The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of "WOKE," he wrote.
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White House launching review of Smithsonian museums to "ensure alignment" with Trump's plans
The White House says it will review some of the best-known Smithsonian museums to root out "divisive or ideologically driven language."
President Trump is reigniting a debate over how Americans speak about diversity after saying the Smithsonian museums focus on how bad the country is.