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A White House official told NBC News that Trump plans to expand his review of museums beyond the Smithsonian, which is based in Washington, D.C.
CBS host Tony Dokoupil agreed with Trump's criticism of Smithsonian museums focusing too much on America's negative history rather than celebrating achievements.
President Trump says 'woke' is not just a problem at the Smithsonian and that he'll root it out at museums nationwide.
The examples cited included a 2020 "Whiteness" Infographic, Latinos With Disabilities Program & Anthony Fauci Portrait
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Washingtonian on MSNTrump Scraps Plans to Be a Beat Cop in DC, Administration Releases List of “Woke” Smithsonian Exhibits, and an Ovechkin-Themed Corn Maze Is Imminent
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Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism
President Trump has ordered a sweeping review of the Smithsonian, saying it’s too “woke” and focuses too much on “how bad slavery was” instead of highlighting America’s progress and successes. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
White House gripes against Smithsonian come despite president’s past praise of museums like National Museum of African American History and Culture