Trump, Smithsonian and Woke
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President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".
President Trump proceeded to criticise the museum as "woke" and argued it should implement exhibitions that highlight the nation's future prospects, rather than its historical past. His remarks were ridiculed by the public, who argued such actions would ...
Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than 200 years of slavery.
CNN's Laura Coates refuted President Trump's claims that the Smithsonian is too "woke" using a speech he himself gave in 2017.
President Donald Trump has ordered his "attorneys" to "go through the museums" as he called out the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC., for being too "WOKE"
Trump's call for a repeat of his approach to colleges and universities suggests Smithsonian museums' funding could become a major pressure point.