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Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

Monday, July 6, 2026


President Trump has taken steps to influence the Smithsonian Institution's historical and cultural programming. Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian's secretary, has faced pressure from the administration regarding the institution's exhibition decisions and narrative framing. The Smithsonian Institution receives federal funding and operates under congressional oversight, making it subject to executive branch input on spending and operations.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/us/politics/trump-smithsonian-ideological-fight.html

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