Trump, Smithsonian framed negatively in museum review: Bias Breakdown

In episode 33 of Bias Breakdown, we examine how the Smithsonian review is covered through a partisan lens. Both left- and right-leaning outlets frame the story with negativity—either casting President Trump as authoritarian or portraying the Smithsonian as an institution steeped in bias. We break down how this illustrates negativity bias in the media, where narratives emphasize criticism over context, shaping audience perceptions before the facts are fully presented.