On a bold cultural mission, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at transforming the Smithsonian Institution, home to over 20 renowned museums in Washington, D.C., and New York City. This directive instructs Vice-President JD Vance to purge "divisive, or anti-American ideology" from the Smithsonian's displays, which attract millions of visitors each year.
Trump's order, aptly named "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History", also calls for the restoration of federal properties, such as parks and statues, which he claims have undergone misleading changes in recent years. The objective is to counter what he describes as a pervasive "woke" agenda impacting American culture, arguing that some exhibits have been fashioned to promote a false historical narrative.
Particularly noteworthy is Trump's criticism of the upcoming American Women's History Museum, alleging it aims to "recognize men as women," and the National Museum of African American History, which he contends wrongly categorizes core American values such as "hard work" as elements of "White culture."
With free entry for roughly 15 to 30 million annual visitors, the Smithsonian operates popular venues like the National Museum of American History and the National Zoo. Trump's strategy comes on the heels of significant anniversaries, including the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signaling his intent to redefine American heritage.
This latest move follows previous initiatives to dismantle diversity and inclusion programs within federal operations, causing controversy and legal disputes. Trump's efforts to reshape American culture spotlight his ongoing battle against what he frames as an ideological assault on traditional values.
Trump's order, aptly named "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History", also calls for the restoration of federal properties, such as parks and statues, which he claims have undergone misleading changes in recent years. The objective is to counter what he describes as a pervasive "woke" agenda impacting American culture, arguing that some exhibits have been fashioned to promote a false historical narrative.
Particularly noteworthy is Trump's criticism of the upcoming American Women's History Museum, alleging it aims to "recognize men as women," and the National Museum of African American History, which he contends wrongly categorizes core American values such as "hard work" as elements of "White culture."
With free entry for roughly 15 to 30 million annual visitors, the Smithsonian operates popular venues like the National Museum of American History and the National Zoo. Trump's strategy comes on the heels of significant anniversaries, including the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signaling his intent to redefine American heritage.
This latest move follows previous initiatives to dismantle diversity and inclusion programs within federal operations, causing controversy and legal disputes. Trump's efforts to reshape American culture spotlight his ongoing battle against what he frames as an ideological assault on traditional values.
