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Trump administration plans ideological warning signs for Smithsonian
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced plans to implement warning labels at Smithsonian Institution exhibits, stating the measure is intended to address what he characterizes as ideological bias in museum displays. The specific exhibits targeted and the exact format of the warnings have not been detailed. The Smithsonian Institution is a federally funded research and museum complex under the Department of Interior's purview.
