Politics & Government
Could Chicago Museums Be Affected By Trump Administration Review Of Smithsonian Museums?
The review is timed with next year's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Updated on: August 22, 2025
The Trump administration has started outlining some of the Smithsonian Institution's art, information, and imagery that it has deemed "too woke," as the administration calls for a review of the federal museum system.
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Could these reviews affect Chicago area institutions?
The review was announced in a letter Tuesday to Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch, signed by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought and two other White House aides. It comes after President Trump signed an executive order in March pushing for changes at the Smithsonian, including the removal of "improper ideology."
