Trump advocates for the Smithsonian Institution to emphasize America's positive aspects, rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of slavery.
Last week, it was reported that the White House is planning a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian Institution's exhibitions and operations, ahead of America's 250th anniversary next year. This review, led by Vice President JD Vance and Interior Department Secretary Doug Burgum, has been instructed to "remove improper ideology" from all areas of the Smithsonian.
President Donald Trump has confirmed this review, stating that he wants the museums to "reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story." In a letter sent to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the White House wrote that it aims to ensure the museums present a narrative that is both accurate and uplifting.
The review is said to be focused on eight museums, including The National Museum of African American History and Culture, where Trump recently toured. During his visit, he praised abolitionist figures Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass, but expressed frustration over the museum's portrayal of dark parts of America's history, including slavery.
Trump recounted a story he'd learned about a runaway slave during his tour, calling it a "meaningful reminder of why we have to fight bigotry, intolerance, and hatred in all of its very ugly forms." However, he also stated that the museums are discussing everything in terms of how "horrible" America is, how "bad" slavery was, and how "unaccomplished" the downtrodden have been.
In March, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to conduct a review of the Smithsonian Institution, including its exhibitions and operations. This review, unlike the one initiated by the White House, is intended to ensure that the Smithsonian's work remains grounded in fact and free from political influence.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also warned the public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart. As for the Smithsonian Institution, it declined to comment on the matter, citing the ongoing review.
Trump, in a tweet, wrote that he has instructed his attorneys to go through the museums and start a process similar to what has been done with colleges and universities. He believes that America has the "HOTTEST" country in the world and wants people to talk about it, including in the museums. However, he also stated that America cannot be "WOKE", because "WOKE IS BROKE."
In 2017, during a visit to The National Museum of African American History and Culture, Trump praised the museum as "incredible", "done with love", and a "truly great museum". However, the specific opinion about the discussion of slavery in the museum was not mentioned in this paragraph.
As the review continues, it remains to be seen how the Smithsonian Institution will adapt its exhibitions and operations to meet the White House's expectations. The review is expected to be completed ahead of America's 250th anniversary next year.
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