President Donald Trump announced an executive order aimed at modifying funding for the Smithsonian Institution to root out what he perceives as divisive narratives and improper ideologies. He argues that American history has been distorted over the last decade to portray the nation's founding principles negatively. The order appoints Vice President JD Vance to oversee the removal of what is described as improper ideology across Smithsonian institutions. Additionally, it hints at reintroducing Confederate statues, revealing Trump's ongoing conflict with liberal cultural movements, including the Black Lives Matter movement.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to overhaul funding at the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he deems "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology."
Trump perceives a long-standing effort to distort American history, claiming it undermines the U.S. founding principles and promotes a narrative driven by ideology.
The mandate delegates Vice President JD Vance, a Smithsonian Board member, to supervise the removal of what Trump considers improper ideology across the institution.
Additionally, the order suggests reinstating Confederate statues removed after George Floyd's death, reflecting Trump's broader cultural battle against liberal narratives.
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