Is the Smithsonian Next? White House Secretly Weighs Institution’s Future Under Trump
When’s the last time you left a museum wondering who decided what parts of history made the cut? Well, step aside, curators—because the White House just ordered the Smithsonian to make sure its exhibits “align” with President Trump’s particular vision of American exceptionalism . I’ll wait while you try to fit the word “nuance” on a MAGA hat. As the Smithsonian swears up and down it’ll stick to boring “scholarly integrity,” it’s hard not to picture a presidential aide in the Air and Space Museum, slapping “TRUMP DID THIS” stickers on every moon rock. If a few centuries of art and artifacts get tossed aside, do we get to go dumpster diving for the Rosetta Stone or settle for a bronze bust of Kid Rock? Before you panic, grab your metaphorical popcorn and wonder alongside me: how do you even measure up to history…when you’re busy trying to rewrite it? LEARN MORE
The White House ordered a sweeping review of Smithsonian museum exhibits to ensure alignment with President Trump’s vision of American exceptionalism, even as the Smithsonian affirms its scholarly mission. What do you think?
“I’d like to see him try that shit at the SPAM Museum.”
Cyril Ward, Padlock Polisher
“Can I have all the history stuff they’re throwing out?”
Caroline McVea, Tariff Calculator
“He’s just helping them with an immersive exhibit on fascism.”
George Nichols, Adhesives Expert
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