'Reclaim It From the Left…': Rep Gill Calls for Smithsonian Leadership Reset Amid Museum Controversy
The White House says the Smithsonian should change exhibits and leadership as annual federal funding falls below $1 billion for the first time since 2020.
- President Donald Trump's administration proposed the smallest Smithsonian budget request in years while pushing to eliminate what it calls "woke" ideology from the federally funded museum network.
- Over the past 16 months, the White House conducted an extensive review examining exhibits, internal records, leadership statements, and conducting on-site walkthroughs to root out what officials view as ideological narratives.
- A Fox News Digital analysis found budget requests peaked at $1.24 billion in fiscal year 2024 under Biden before the Trump administration proposed dropping below $1 billion for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- Following the review, a 162-page White House report recommended sweeping reforms, directing the Smithsonian to promote what officials describe as a more accurate portrayal of American history across its 21 museums and National Zoo.
- Whether Congress adopts the administration's proposed funding levels remains uncertain; the Smithsonian Institute did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the ongoing review.
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Times of India'Reclaim it from the left…': Rep Gill calls for Smithsonian leadership reset amid museum controversy
Texas Republican Congressman Brandon Gill, speaking on Fox News, said that Republicans are not trying to defund the Smithsonian Institution but instead want to "reclaim" it from what he describes as left-wing influence. The comments come after congressional hearings and a White House report criticizing exhibits at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
The Trump administration’s offensive to restructure publicly funded cultural institutions has directly impacted the Smithsonian Institute’s finances. After years of continuous budget increases, the federal government proposed to reduce the entity’s budget allocation below the $1 billion threshold for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The move marks a drastic shift from spending recorded during Joe Biden’s term. According to an analysis by Fox News Dig…
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