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The Smithsonian has failed in its mission and must be reformed

Washington Examiner

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July 8, 2026

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The Smithsonian has failed in its mission and must be reformed

No nation, particularly a democratic republic as large and diverse as ours, can survive without a common understanding of its history and values. The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History was explicitly created to help preserve and communicate our shared narrative. Unfortunately, as a new White House report shows, it has failed in this []

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Conservative Review

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· Jul 10, 2026

5 Top Reasons The Smithsonian American History Museum Is A National Disgrace

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has failed in its mission to instill a deeper respect for the American story.

The Root

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· Jul 9, 2026

14 Things You Must See Inside The Smithsonian

Photos: 14 Fascinating Things Inside the Smithsonian: Despite Trump’s criticism, here's proof that the Smithsonian continues to preserve America’s history.

Right Wing Watch

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· Jul 6, 2026

War On The Smithsonian

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Washingtonian

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· Jun 23, 2026

5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area

Brand-New Smithsonian Big changes are underway across “the nation’s attic,” starting with the oldest of its museums. The Smithsonian “Castle” is in the middle of a years-long overhaul of its sagging ceiling, fading painted finishes, and aging cast-iron staircases, but renovations are stopping temporarily this summer to make room for an exhibit on the Declaration [] The post 5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area first appeared on Washingtonian.

Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Smithsonian Defends Museum After White House Rebuke

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III is pushing back after the White House accused the National Museum of American History of pushing extreme political activism in a report. In an email to staffers obtained by the Washington Post, Brunch said, “we will continue to review the report and its findings carefully,” and noted, “there will always []...Click to read more

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

The White House Just Highlighted These Absurd Displays At The Nation’s Top History Museum

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History pushes left-wing activism, featuring bizarre displays including chest binders, a crotch harness, and the diary of a gender-confused girl, according to a scathing White House report released Monday. The Trump administration’s Domestic Policy Council released a 162-page report concluding that the Smithsonian “fails in the basic task of ...

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Related coverage for "The Smithsonian has failed in its mission and must be reformed": Conservative Review — 5 Top Reasons The Smithsonian American History Museum Is A National Disgrace. The Root — 14 Things You Must See Inside The Smithsonian. Right Wing Watch — War On The Smithsonian. Washingtonian — 5 Updated Attractions to Check Out Around the DC Area. Off The Press — Smithsonian Defends Museum After White House Rebuke. The Daily Wire — The White House Just Highlighted These Absurd Displays At The Nation’s Top History Museum