Trump Commands Elimination of 'Progressive' Exhibits from D.C. Museums
President Donald Trump has launched a campaign to exert control over cultural institutions, particularly museums, by advocating for the removal of divisive content and the alignment of programming with a patriotic, exceptionalist vision of American history and culture.
On Tuesday, Trump, using his social media platform Truth Social, instructed White House lawyers to review museums across the country. This review is currently underway, focusing on museum exhibits and the materials they present.
The Smithsonian Institution and the 21 museums it oversees are under pressure to change their programming to emphasize American exceptionalism and patriotism. An internal review is evaluating exhibits and interviewing curators, with a focus on eight of its major museums, aiming to frame historical content in a manner aligned with American ideals.
The Kennedy Center has already been remodeled under Trump’s direction, eliminating what he refers to as "woke political programming," and restoring it as a venue reflecting his supporters. This includes naming award recipients aligned with his allies.
Federal arts agencies like the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities have experienced staff layoffs and funding cuts, with these resources being redirected to support these priorities.
This effort aims to impose a unified, patriotic narrative on cultural institutions, implicitly sidelining critical or marginalized perspectives described as divisive or ideological. Museums and arts organizations have expressed alarm at what they view as censorship and political interference. Over 150 arts groups have pledged to resist such political pressure.
The material being reviewed is described as "woke," and the review is aimed at identifying any such content. The review is being led by White House lawyers and is ongoing, with updates expected as the process continues at various museums across the country.
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