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Trump's Order Sparks Protests Over Smithsonian Independence

5/4/2025

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President Trump’s executive order against Smithsonian museums, alleging they spread divisive narratives, has ignited fierce protests and demands for investigations from House Democrats. Critics warn this move jeopardizes the museums' independence and threatens cultural programs nationwide, with activists rallying to protect the vital preservation of Black history in the face of funding cuts.

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President Trump’s executive order against Smithsonian museums, alleging they spread divisive narratives, has ignited fierce protests and demands for investigations from House Democrats. Critics warn this move jeopardizes the museums' independence and threatens cultural programs nationwide, with activists rallying to protect the vital preservation of Black history in the face of funding cuts.