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Trump Orders VP Vance to Erase "Divisive Narratives" at Smithsonian

4/14/2025

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that tasks Vice President JD Vance with eliminating "divisive narratives" from Smithsonian institutions. This controversial directive specifically targets the National Museum of African American History and Culture, raising alarms among critics who worry it could undermine vital diversity and inclusion efforts, altering the museum's mission and the way history is presented.

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President Trump has taken a bold step by signing an executive order that tasks Vice President JD Vance with eliminating "divisive narratives" from Smithsonian institutions. This controversial directive specifically targets the National Museum of African American History and Culture, raising alarms among critics who worry it could undermine vital diversity and inclusion efforts, altering the museum's mission and the way history is presented.