Following President Trump's executive order criticizing the Smithsonian Institution for promoting 'divisive, race-centered ideology,' leaders from the museum and various scholarly organizations have issued strong defenses. They assert that the Smithsonian’s mission to present history, science, and art is crucial for American education. A coalition of 25 organizations called the president's remarks an 'attack on academic freedom,' pointing out the misrepresentation of museums' work. They stress that independent institutions must remain free from political influence to foster genuine discourse and education.
"We remain steadfast in our mission to bring history, science, education, research and the arts to all Americans...We will continue to showcase world-class exhibits, collections and objects, rooted in expertise and accuracy."
"After the attack on academic freedom, the American president is now attacking independent museums...these institutions are now being politically patronised. It is an anti-intellectual struggle that is aimed against everything that makes people free."
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