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Smithsonian

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Rep. Julie Johnson criticizes Trump administration Smithsonian reviews and DEI orders

Jul 22, 2026

The video shows Rep. Julie Johnson delivering remarks during a congressional committee hearing on the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. She argues that Trump administration executive orders and reviews constitute efforts to rewrite history by closing DEI offices, altering government content, and pressuring museums to remove references to Trump’s impeachments. Johnson references specific actions starting January 2025, Texas alignment, White House exhibit reviews, and panelist testimony from witnesses including Mr. Gonzales and Ms. Hardiman. She emphasizes the need for institutional independence and honest reckoning with all aspects of American history.

▶ Source: Representative Julie Johnson

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Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

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ABC News reports on White House critique of Smithsonian history exhibits

Jul 6, 2026

The segment provides background on the Smithsonian Institution, noting its 1846 founding, 21 museums and National Zoo, collections exceeding 157 million items, 14.9 million visits in 2025, and over $1 billion in federal funding comprising 62% of its budget. Most museums are free except Cooper Hewitt. It includes a Smithsonian spokesperson statement affirming 180 years of nonpartisan, independent scholarship. The report references a White House Domestic Policy Council document accusing the institution, especially the National Museum of American History, of extreme political activism and a radical view of U.S. history.

▶ Source: ABC News