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The White House Domestic Policy Council has released a 162-page report criticizing the National Museum of American History for ideological capture and urging a shift toward a patriotic, traditional presentation of American history. The document accuses current leadership of steering exhibits toward activism and social justice, while critics argue it threatens academic independence. Several outlets have published the report’s findings and reactions.
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.