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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 20 MIN

Why the Holocaust Museum Censored Itself Before Trump Even Asked

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We’re talking about another Trump-era controversy at a DC cultural institution — in this case, the Holocaust Museum, which last year yanked down content talking about the fragility of democracy and the ties between German Naziism and American Jim Crow. Unlike the blowups at the Kennedy Center, this happened quietly. And according to reporting from Irie Sentner at Politico, that’s because the museum didn’t even wait for the administration to ask — they just pulled down stuff that they thought might upset the president’s team. What happened? And what does this mean for other museums in our city? Irie is here to explain.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: Alliance Française Washington DC Window Nation St. Ann's Center for Children, Youth & Families KATSUMI Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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