Trump Targets the Smithsonian? Executive Order Sparking Backlash

A new executive order targets federal oversight of the Smithsonian Institution, sparking intense political debate.Citing a Domestic Policy Council report alleging "ideological capture," the administration is directing federal agencies and the OMB to leverage the Smithsonian's $1 billion annual federal budget allocation. Critics, historians, and institutional leaders argue that using federal funding to mandate specific historical narratives amounts to political interference in public education and historical preservation.