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Smithsonian Institution

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Stansbury criticizes Trump executive order on Smithsonian exhibits in House hearing

Jul 21, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) delivering an opening statement in a House Oversight subcommittee hearing examining how the Smithsonian presents U.S. history. She argues the Trump administration is interfering with the institution's independence through an executive order and oversight by Vice President J.D. Vance. Stansbury details the Smithsonian's history and mission, references the March 2025 executive order 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,' and states she is introducing legislation to protect its independence. The segment draws from congressional proceedings with no additional on-screen graphics or expert guests beyond the representative's remarks.

Source: Opinion Nexus

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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