Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history
A White House report alleges the National Museum of American History disparages the nation's past, prompting congressional scrutiny over its governance and stewardship of federal funds. Hartig defended the museum during congressional testimony this week."As we continue to fact check the report, we unwaveringly attest that it does not fairly or accurately characterize the full body of work at the museum," Hartig told lawmakers. The institution receives roughly two-thirds of its approximately $1 billion annual budget through federal appropriations.Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
- ▪A White House report alleges the National Museum of American History disparages the nation's past, prompting congressional scrutiny over its governance and stewardship of federal funds.
- ▪Hartig defended the museum during congressional testimony this week."As we continue to fact check the report, we unwaveringly attest that it does not fairly or accurately characterize the full body of work at the museum," Hartig told lawmak
- ▪The institution receives roughly two-thirds of its approximately $1 billion annual budget through federal appropriations.Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
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- ▪ Trump orders disclaimer signs outside museum of American history, warning of ‘inaccurate’ info — The Straits Times World News
- ▪ Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history — BBC News
- ▪ Trump orders signs placed outside Smithsonian warning of "inaccurate" information — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Trump orders disclaimers outside Smithsonian’s Museum of American History — The Hill
- ▪ Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Trump orders signage warning visitors of ‘inaccurate information’ at Smithsonian — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate — ABC News — Politics
- ▪ Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian history museum to correct what he calls 'inaccurate information' - Reuters — "site:reuters.com world" - Google News
- ▪ Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum — NYT — Home
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Donald Trump Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history The executive order targets National Park Service sidewalks since Trump cannot directly change exhibits at the institution By Brittany Miller Fox News Published July 24, 2026 9:31pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video House to hold hearing on Smithsonian Museum's alleged attempts to rewrite American history Fox News' Alex Hogan reports on a House Oversight Committee hearing regarding claims that the Smithsonian Institution's exhibits are politically biased and attempt to rewrite American history.
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