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Trump Orders Smithsonian Review Over George Washington Exhibits

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a review of Smithsonian exhibits that portray George Washington negatively.
The Manhattan National Museum of the American Indian calls Washington a “town destroyer” for destroying 40 Iroquois towns.
The Trump administration warned it could cut Smithsonian funding unless exhibits adopt a less divisive narrative.
A video claims an American soldier likely murdered Lenape Chief White Eyes, though the allegation is contested.

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a review of Smithsonian exhibits that portray George Washington negatively.
The Manhattan National Museum of the American Indian calls Washington a “town destroyer” for destroying 40 Iroquois towns.
The Trump administration warned it could cut Smithsonian funding unless exhibits adopt a less divisive narrative.
A video claims an American soldier likely murdered Lenape Chief White Eyes, though the allegation is contested.