The remark, made as the president has ordered a wide-ranging review of museum exhibits, added to his pattern of minimizing Black history.

President Donald Trump has ordered his "attorneys" to "go through the museums" as he called out the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC., for being too "WOKE"

Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism

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The White House has called for a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions in order to ensure they align with President Trump’s interpretation of U.S. history. “The idea that the Smithsonian — which was created as an independent entity — should reflect any administration’s vision of history,

Many Smithsonian employees are reportedly “scared” of the White House’s offensive. Given the circumstances, it’s tough to blame them.

President Donald Trump said Aug. 14, 2025, that he wants Smithsonian museums to talk about history "not in a woke manner."

The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.