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White House Issues 162-Page Attack on Smithsonian Museum

7/12/2026

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White House Targets Museum

The White House issued a 162-page report on July 4, 2026, accusing the National Museum of American History of promoting activist ideology.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration claims the museum overemphasizes racism and underrepresents the nation’s founding.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch said the museum’s work follows scholarship, accuracy and a nonpartisan commitment.
The Organization of American Historians called the report an assault on evidence-based history.

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Trump slams NATO

President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of “hopeless” defense contributions and warned of trade cuts with Spain over low spending.
At the Ankara NATO summit, allies announced $50 billion in defense contracts, $30 billion in energy projects, and $80 billion in Ukraine aid.
European leaders pledged larger defense budgets and greater self-reliance to counter possible U.S. force cuts.
Approximately 80,000 U.S. troops stay at about 50 European bases, sustaining deterrence against Russia.

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White House Targets Museum

The White House issued a 162-page report on July 4, 2026, accusing the National Museum of American History of promoting activist ideology.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration claims the museum overemphasizes racism and underrepresents the nation’s founding.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch said the museum’s work follows scholarship, accuracy and a nonpartisan commitment.
The Organization of American Historians called the report an assault on evidence-based history.

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