President Trump's Executive Order on Smithsonian Institution

SOURCE apnews.com
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for programs at the Smithsonian Institution that he deems promote 'divisive narratives' and 'improper ideology.' The order puts Vice President JD Vance in charge of overseeing efforts to 'remove improper ideology' from all areas of the institution.

Key Points

  • President Trump aims to target funding for programs at the Smithsonian Institution that he believes promote 'divisive narratives' and 'improper ideology.'
  • Vice President JD Vance will oversee efforts to 'remove improper ideology' from all areas of the Smithsonian, including its museums, education, and research centers.
  • The executive order also hints at the return of statues and monuments of Confederate figures and calls for improvements to Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
  • The order singles out the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Women’s History Museum, and the American Art Museum for criticism.