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Axelrod knocks ‘Stalinist’ Trump Smithsonian directive

The White House mandates Smithsonian museums remove divisive language and promote American exceptionalism, with eight museums subject to a 120-day content correction deadline, officials said.

  • The White House is reviewing Smithsonian exhibitions to ensure they follow President Donald Trump's directive on American exceptionalism.
  • The review will focus on eight out of 21 Smithsonian museums, including the National Museum of American History and the National Air and Space Museum, requiring exhibit changes to promote unity and historical accuracy.
  • Museum directors must submit current exhibit data and implement changes within 120 days to restore public trust in cultural institutions.
  • The initiative stems from Trump's executive order to eliminate divisive narratives and ensure a portrayal of America that highlights unity and historical accuracy.
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The White House wants a number of museums within the Smithsonian sphere to become more “patriotic.” A review of the museums has been launched to remove “divisive or ideologically motivated language,” US media reports.

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The White House wants to start a review of the exhibits. The tycoon had accused the institution of 'divisive ideology'

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