A 162-page White House report criticizes the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, alleging the museum has been captured by ideology and has moved away from straightforward education. The report, described by outlets covering the claim, says the museum’s leadership and related Smithsonian decision-making promote what the White House characterizes as “extreme political activism.”
The criticism is presented as part of a broader assessment of the Smithsonian, which oversees 21 museums, not solely the American History museum. The White House also alleges the institution is not adequately celebrating the country as intended in its educational mission.
In reporting on the episode, the New York Post and Fox News both frame the White House’s allegations as direct attacks on the Smithsonian’s leadership and the museum’s approach. The sources highlight the existence and scope of the document—its length and the main themes of ideological influence and deviation from education—though they do not provide additional details on specific exhibits or responses within the excerpts provided. The Smithsonian has not been described in the provided text as accepting or disputing the allegations.
