For decades, the Smithsonian has let radical left-wing ideology rewrite our history, turning America’s story into a tale of oppression and guilt. President Trump is putting an end to that. His order to review the museums is a bold move to ensure our national treasures teach pride, progress, and the truth—just in time for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

For too long, the loudest voices in our cultural institutions have been tearing at the very fabric that binds us together. Historical perspective has been replaced with anti-American political activism, turning museums and educational spaces into stages for scolding and shame. But Americans are waking up to the fact that our nation’s story can be told honestly — without disparaging its greatness — and a long-overdue pushback is finally underway.
Trump’s review of the Smithsonian is exactly that corrective action.

The Smithsonian, the nation’s premier museum institution, has allowed divisive, politicized interpretations of history to dominate its exhibits and programming. The administration’s directive ensures these displays reflect American exceptionalism, not partisan or race-driven agendas. This is about restoring balance, context, and truth, and I’m all for it — especially after four years of Joe Biden calling America a racist country.

Predictably, critics have accused Trump of “whitewashing” history, but that claim misses the real problem. The Smithsonian had become a platform for a cynical, divisive agenda that too often framed America and Western civilization as sources of oppression. Trump’s executive order is a direct pushback against political correctness and ideological overreach. It seeks neither to erase our nation’s mistakes nor to ignore controversies, but to present history in a way that educates rather than weaponizes.

This review allows museums to recalibrate exhibits that overemphasize negative episodes or promote controversial ideologies at the expense of context. We can acknowledge America’s faults while celebrating its achievements. By highlighting progress and excellence, the Smithsonian can become a true beacon of patriotism—a place that reflects why people across the world come to America seeking opportunity and freedom.