IN CHARTS: A visual breakdown of the Smithsonian's billion-dollar taxpayer-funded budget
Jody Edward Ginn, historian and museum professional, told Fox News Digital the Smithsonian has shifted from education to activism after his recent visit. Amanda Macias covers the intersection of business, economics and politics, with a focus on how policy decisions shape markets, businesses and American workers. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
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Smithsonian Accountability IN CHARTS: A visual breakdown of the Smithsonian's billion-dollar taxpayer-funded budget By Amanda Macias Fox News Published August 9, 2026 7:27am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Historian sounds alarm on Smithsonian's shifting priorities after recent visit Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, historian and museum professional, told Fox News Digital the Smithsonian has shifted from education to activism after his recent visit. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Smithsonian has relied on more than $1 billion a year in taxpayer funding in recent years even as its leadership and exhibits face mounting scrutiny over DEI priorities and ideological portrayals of American history.
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