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White House Report Accuses Smithsonian of Leftist History Bias

7/6/2026

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The White House issued a 162-page report that labels the Smithsonian’s leadership as embracing a far-left ideology that erases American heritage.
President Donald Trump’s administration released the report under the March 2025 executive order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” which directs institutions to eliminate anti-American propaganda.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III said its exhibitions, including the “American Aspirations” display for the nation’s birthday, are guided by scholarship, not partisanship.

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The White House issued a 162-page report that labels the Smithsonian’s leadership as embracing a far-left ideology that erases American heritage.
President Donald Trump’s administration released the report under the March 2025 executive order “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” which directs institutions to eliminate anti-American propaganda.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III said its exhibitions, including the “American Aspirations” display for the nation’s birthday, are guided by scholarship, not partisanship.