In April, the National Museum of African American History and Culture sparked controversy after it announced it would return several artifacts to their donors, including a Bible carried during a civil rights protest and Harriet Tubman’s book of hymns, NBC News reported.

CNN host Abby Phillip ripped into President Donald Trump’s claim that the “woke” Smithsonian focuses too much on the evils of slavery. Trump, 79, made the complaint in a social media post on Tuesday,

Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism

BEN SHAPIRO (HOST): In order for politicians to truly demagogue, you have to suggest that America is a terrible place. That the only thing that can fix America is if you give me more power. Your life will be better if you give me more power or you give me more money.

The White House has called for a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions in order to ensure they align with President Trump’s interpretation of U.S. history. “The idea that the Smithsonian — which was created as an independent entity — should reflect any administration’s vision of history,

Many Smithsonian employees are reportedly “scared” of the White House’s offensive. Given the circumstances, it’s tough to blame them.

If done wisely, the White House’s review of museum materials could remove countless progressive distortions of the American story.