- President Donald Trump has criticised museums across the country, particularly the Smithsonian, labelling them "WOKE" for their historical narratives.
- Trump stated his intention to have attorneys initiate a process with museums similar to actions taken against colleges and universities, aiming to align their historical presentations with his views.
- He specifically complained that the Smithsonian focuses on negative aspects like slavery and lacks content on national success or brightness.
- The president's remarks drew swift criticism on social media, with commentators questioning his understanding of museums and the accuracy of his claims.
- This move follows previous actions by Trump, including ordering a review of the Smithsonian, taking over the Kennedy Center, and attempting to remove references to his impeachment from an exhibit.
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‘Nothing about Success’: Trump rages that ‘woke’ Smithsonian teaches ‘how bad Slavery was’