Story perspectives

Trump Slams Smithsonian: Calls for Diversity Initiative Removal

8/22/2025

38 8

Center

Trump Challenges Smithsonian

President Trump criticized the Smithsonian Institution, calling it "OUT OF CONTROL" and "WOKE," and urged the removal of diversity initiatives.
Monroe County joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a $13 million airport funding threat linked to its DEI department.
Critics assert Trump's narrative seeks to influence historical representation in museums for a balanced portrayal of American history.
Trump's supporters argue the administration's position aligns with voter preferences for reducing "woke bureaucracy."

Right

Trump Cuts Funding

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4, permitting President Trump to cut $783 million in diversity funding.
Justices Barrett, Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh supported the ruling; Roberts, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented.
The decision follows a lawsuit from over a dozen states against the funding cuts.
Additionally, 20 states sued the Trump administration over linking crime victim grants to immigration enforcement.

1 of 2

Trump Challenges Smithsonian

President Trump criticized the Smithsonian Institution, calling it "OUT OF CONTROL" and "WOKE," and urged the removal of diversity initiatives.
Monroe County joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a $13 million airport funding threat linked to its DEI department.
Critics assert Trump's narrative seeks to influence historical representation in museums for a balanced portrayal of American history.
Trump's supporters argue the administration's position aligns with voter preferences for reducing "woke bureaucracy."

1 / 2