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Trump's attack on the Smithsonian is bad. His reason is even worse.


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Trump's attack on the Smithsonian is bad. His reason is even worse. "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," a frightening executive order from President Donald Trump's White House Thursday takes aim at the Smithsonian and threatens to pull federal funding for content that promotes "divisive, race-centered ideology."

The article from MSN discusses an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump in 2020, which aimed to establish a "National Garden of American Heroes." While much attention was given to the list of historical figures to be honored, an often overlooked aspect of the order was its directive to the Smithsonian Institution. This directive required the Smithsonian to ensure that its exhibits portray American history in a manner that does not question "the miracle of American history." Critics argue that this clause could potentially stifle academic freedom and historical critique, suggesting a sanitized version of history that aligns with a particular political narrative. This aspect of the order raised alarms among historians and educators who fear it could lead to censorship and the promotion of a nationalistic view of history over a more nuanced and critical examination of America's past.

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