Trump’s Smithsonian Makeover: Cola Wars and Mammoth Missions
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In a boldly "patriotic" twist, the White House has decreed a total Smithsonian "tone" overhaul to better align with what it calls 'American ideals.' President Trump demands a new wing about the Cola wars and plaques updated to confirm that wooly mammoths were, well, presumably more 'American' than we thought. The Smithsonian, known for its cultural and historical depth, now faces a soda-fueled, mammoth-sized history lesson, blending history with a soda-pop splash and prehistoric patriotism that only the Trump era could inspire.
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(1 of 3)Source: Theonion | Published: 8/18/2025 | Author: The Onion Staff
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