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Trump's Order Sparks Backlash Over Smithsonian Cultural Changes

4/8/2025

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President Trump's March 27 executive order seeks to reshape the Smithsonian Institution by erasing what he calls "divisive ideologies," including references to trans individuals and altering historical narratives on race. This controversial move has ignited fierce backlash from historians and activists, who warn it jeopardizes the integrity and accuracy of our cultural heritage.

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President Trump's March 27 executive order seeks to reshape the Smithsonian Institution by erasing what he calls "divisive ideologies," including references to trans individuals and altering historical narratives on race. This controversial move has ignited fierce backlash from historians and activists, who warn it jeopardizes the integrity and accuracy of our cultural heritage.