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Smithsonian Under Fire Over DEAI | Wilmington News
The Smithsonian is under fire as President Trump demands warning signs outside its museums, accusing exhibits of pushing “woke” activism over history — particularly on topics like racial reparations and critiques of “white culture.” This has ignited political debate, even prompting congressional hearings. Meanwhile, Secretary Lonnie Bunch, earning nearly $4 million over four years from private funds (though 60% of the Smithsonian’s budget still comes from taxpayers), champions DEAI as essential to museum excellence, co-authoring a framework to embed these values across all operations. He…
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