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A White House Domestic Policy Council report has accused the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and distorting U.S. history, arguing for a restoration of a shared patriotic narrative. Smithsonian leadership rejects claims of partisan activism while officials weigh possible changes.
The White House Domestic Policy Council has released a 162-page report accusing the National Museum of American History of ideological capture and anti-white bias. The document, issued on Independence Day, signals a broader push to reshape how American history is presented. Smithsonian leadership denies politicization while observers weigh possible leadership changes.
Key Smithsonian allegations over how American history is told have led to congressional scrutiny. A White House report accuses leadership of pushing activist narratives, while museum officials defend a goal of including overlooked voices. Lawmakers are demanding testimony as the dispute heats up.