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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire After Clash With Trump Over Black History Museum

Nationwide — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of 2026 after a year of growing tension between the museum system and the Donald Trump administration over how American history should be presented. Bunch, who has led the Smithsonian since 2019, announced his retirement Tuesday. He said he was leaving with “very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude.” His departure comes as the Smithsonian faces increased scrutiny over how its museums present American history ahead […]

todaySeptember 14, 2026

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Before his slavery remark, in 2017 Trump praised the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Here’s what he said

President Donald Trump‘s latest remark about slavery has put renewed scrutiny on the Smithsonian museums, which are currently under internal review by the White House to “remove divisive or partisan narratives” and “restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.” In a Tuesday Truth Social post, the president appeared to suggest that the topic of slavery was a breach of what his administration considers too “woke.” “The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment […]

todayAugust 20, 2025