The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian

推动在史密森尼博物院修订美国历史

The Daily

2025-09-03

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In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has turned its sights on the Smithsonian, the latest target in a campaign to remake cultural institutions in its image. Officials are trying to change exhibits at the center of the country’s culture wars and reshape American history at one of the largest museum complexes in the world. Robin Pogrebin, who covers cultural institutions for The Times, discusses the clash over who gets to tell the American story. Guest: Robin Pogrebin, a New York Times culture reporter who covers cultural institutions, the art world and architecture. Background reading:  The White House announced a comprehensive review of Smithsonian exhibitions.The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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  • President Trump is now calling for an overhaul to the museums in the United States.

  • The president accusing the Smithsonian of making our country look horrible by focusing on topics like,

  • quote, how bad slavery was.

  • In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has turned its sights on the Smithsonian,

  • the latest target in a campaign to remake cultural institutions in its image.

  • The White House will be reviewing material in some of the museums to make sure that they align with the president's view of history.

  • Officials are attempting to change exhibits at the center of the country's culture wars and reshape American history at one of the largest museum complexes in the world.

  • We want the museums to treat our country fairly.