Trump administration to review 19 Smithsonian museums to ensure exhibits are ‘patriotic’

White House letter orders review as part of a broader push to assert oversight over cultural institutions

The Trump administration is evidently extending its control of cultural representation at the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex.

In a letter posted on the White House website, the administration told the Smithsonian that it plans a wide review of exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of the US's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.