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Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate

  • President Trump ordered signs placed in front of the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum saying some exhibits are inaccurate and directing visitors to his administration’s report and “accurate” resources.
  • Smithsonian officials pushed back, saying the report mischaracterizes the museum’s work, and the institution’s independent governance limits the president’s direct control over exhibits.
  • The move is part of a broader Trump effort to reshape cultural and historical institutions (e.g., Kennedy Center, Philadelphia sites), prompting debate over whether it downplays painful parts of U.S. history.
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