First reported by NYT
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch Defends Museum Against White House Criticism
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III defended the National Museum of American History after a White House report criticized the institution. In a letter to staff, Bunch stated the report was "not a fair characterization" of the museum's work. This is part of ongoing tensions between the Smithsonian and the Trump administration, with Bunch attempting to resist political demands while maintaining the institution's mission to present a full account of American history.
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not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History
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