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Jul 24, 2026

Trump orders signs at Smithsonian claiming exhibits are inaccurate

President Trump ordered his administration to install signs at the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum stating that some exhibits are inaccurate, following a report criticizing the museum's historical presentation.

Jul 24, 2026·2 sources

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▪The signs are intended to tell visitors that some of the museum's exhibits are inaccurate
▪The Smithsonian Institution operates outside the executive branch
▪Anthea M. Hartig, director of the American history museum, stated the White House report does not "fairly or accurately characterize the full body of work at the museum."

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