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House Proposes 11% Smithsonian Cut, Trump Orders Exhibit Overhaul

8/7/2026

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House Republicans proposed an 11% cut, lowering the Smithsonian budget to $961 million for FY 2027.
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) said funding could be tied to requirements that stress American exceptionalism.
President Donald Trump signed an order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to add temporary exhibits that correct perceived museum inaccuracies.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) warned the moves aim to rewrite history and erase minority contributions.

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House Republicans proposed an 11% cut, lowering the Smithsonian budget to $961 million for FY 2027.
Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) said funding could be tied to requirements that stress American exceptionalism.
President Donald Trump signed an order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to add temporary exhibits that correct perceived museum inaccuracies.
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) warned the moves aim to rewrite history and erase minority contributions.