Trump’s Unhinged Attacks on the Smithsonian

The White House published a 162-page report on July 4 titled “Saving America’s Story” accusing the Smithsonian Institution of “extreme political activism” and “anti-White activism,” escalating President Donald Trump’s broader campaign against what his administration calls “race-centered ideology.” Authored by the Trump-appointed Domestic Policy Council, the report targets exhibits at the National Museum of American History, including a butterfly-shaped protest prop symbolizing resilience among undocumented immigrants. Hyperallergic framed the report as part of a wider crackdown on diverse narratives in US history and paired the news with coverage of artist Alina Troyano’s performance persona Carmelita Tropicana. The same roundup noted a museum jewel heist in France early on July 5 in which thieves stole 27 pieces of jewelry valued at about €4 million (approximately $4.5 million).

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