White House vs Smithsonian Over History | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

The White House is accusing the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History of pushing a political agenda and rewriting history, sparking heated debate on Capitol Hill. Republicans grilled director Dr. Anthea Hartig over exhibits like “Latina Power” and content deemed inappropriate for children, while Democrats defended the museum’s role in reflecting America’s evolving story through exhibits like Jefferson’s desk. Hartig denied political bias, insisting the museum documents the nation’s complexities — but her stance is under fire, with another hearing looming as the culture war over…