Smithsonian Gets a Makeover, History Gets Political Botox
The Trump administration has decided the Smithsonian needs a little ideological spring cleaning, ordering a 'comprehensive internal review' to ensure exhibits reflect 'American exceptionalism' and ditch 'divisive or partisan narratives.' Museums have mere months to submit inventories and start 'implementing content corrections' that swap controversy for 'unifying, historically accurate' tidbits. Oh, and this all follows an episode where Trump's two impeachments vanished from then returned to displays, proving history is apparently like Wi-Fi—strong connection one moment, ghosted the next. The Smithsonian vowed to 'collaborate constructively' but probably with a side eye toward who’s curating the curator.
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When history gets a political spa treatment, expect unifying slogans to Photoshop out the messy bits. Smithsonian now on a mission to make 'content corrections' faster than your uncle rewrites Thanksgiving arguments.
The Smithsonian's new motto: If we ignore it long enough, history becomes a feel-good brochure. Who knew 'American exceptionalism' needed so much editing?
Replacing 'divisive language' in museums sounds about as doable as removing politics from water cooler conversations — all while telling history to smile for the camera.
Source: Axios | Published: 8/13/2025 | Author: Rebecca Falconer
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