Trump Orders Legal Review of Smithsonian Museums for 'Woke' Content

President Donald Trump has ordered his lawyers to review museums across the United States, including the Smithsonian Institution, to eliminate what he describes as "woke" content that focuses on negative aspects of American history such as slavery and the struggles of oppressed groups. He criticized these institutions for neglecting to highlight American successes, brightness, and the future, and vowed to replicate the legal processes used against colleges and universities to enforce ideological changes in museums. The White House recently initiated a comprehensive review of the Smithsonian's exhibitions and curatorial practices, directing several museums to replace divisive or ideologically driven materials with unifying and historically accurate content. Vice President JD Vance, a Smithsonian Board of Regents member, has been appointed to halt government funding for exhibitions that do not align with the administration's agenda. The Smithsonian has responded by emphasizing its commitment to scholarly excellence and factual history presentations. This move is part of the broader political effort by the Trump administration to reshape cultural narratives in national institutions.