Trump Orders Smithsonian Exhibit Changes | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 2m

President Trump just ordered the Smithsonian to rethink how it tells America’s story — claiming some exhibits promote radical social change instead of celebrating national unity. The move follows a White House report slamming the Museum of American History for framing history as a tool for justice, not shared heritage. Warning signs may soon appear outside the museum. This isn’t the first clash — earlier this year, Trump criticized Smithsonian sites for overemphasizing slavery. A legal battle even erupted over removing a slavery exhibit from George Washington’s home. The museum’s director…