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Former Staff Allege US Holocaust Museum Altered Content

4/5/2026

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Two former employees of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) allege the museum altered content to avoid scrutiny by U.S. President Donald Trump.
They say resources on American racism were removed and a workshop on democracy's fragility was canceled.
The museum's spokesperson denied the allegations.
Some staff believe the cancellation was a preemptive move to avoid controversy.
The museum has assets exceeding $1 billion.

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Two former employees of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) allege the museum altered content to avoid scrutiny by U.S. President Donald Trump.
They say resources on American racism were removed and a workshop on democracy's fragility was canceled.
The museum's spokesperson denied the allegations.
Some staff believe the cancellation was a preemptive move to avoid controversy.
The museum has assets exceeding $1 billion.