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Trump Administration Audits Smithsonian for ‘Divisive’ Exhibit

7/5/2025

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The Trump administration is taking a hard look at the Smithsonian Institution, alleging that its Entertainment Nation exhibit fosters divisive narratives. White House official Lindsey Halligan condemned the exhibit for depicting American culture as violent and imperialist. An audit is now in progress to ensure the museum's content reflects true American values and history, as part of a larger initiative to reshape cultural institutions.

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The Trump administration is taking a hard look at the Smithsonian Institution, alleging that its Entertainment Nation exhibit fosters divisive narratives. White House official Lindsey Halligan condemned the exhibit for depicting American culture as violent and imperialist. An audit is now in progress to ensure the museum's content reflects true American values and history, as part of a larger initiative to reshape cultural institutions.