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- 1Smithsonian becomes latest target in Trump's culture war●How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture war
The Smithsonian Institution, and specifically the National Museum of American History, has drawn the Trump administration's attention as part of a broader push against museums and cultural institutions seen as promoting ideological narratives. The administration has pressured Smithsonian exhibits and leadership, raising concerns among historians and museum professionals about political interference in how American history is presented to the public.
- 2Museums Group Backs Bill to Shield Smithsonian Independence●American Alliance of Museums: AAM Supports Congressional Action to Protect the Smithsonian’s Independence. “The American
The American Alliance of Museums has endorsed the Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026, legislation introduced in Congress by Representatives Stanbury (D-NM) and Jackson. The bill aims to protect the Smithsonian Institution's independence from political interference, and the AAM says congressional action is needed to safeguard the museum and research complex's autonomy.