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Trump Orders Smithsonian Review, Ousts Director Amid Bias Fight

7/23/2026

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a Smithsonian content review and forced the resignation of director Kim Sajet.
Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig testified before the House Administration Committee and defended the museum’s fact-based U.S. history presentation.
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) accused the museum of bias and demanded an “America First” narrative.
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) said the president cannot dictate America’s historical truth.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a Smithsonian content review and forced the resignation of director Kim Sajet.
Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig testified before the House Administration Committee and defended the museum’s fact-based U.S. history presentation.
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) accused the museum of bias and demanded an “America First” narrative.
Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY) said the president cannot dictate America’s historical truth.