Trump executive order on Smithsonian targets funding for programs with 'improper ideology'
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President Trump announced an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to eliminate funding for programs he sees as promoting "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology." He argued that this is part of a broader effort to correct what he perceives as a rewrite of American history that undermines the country's founding principles. Vice President JD Vance is tasked with overseeing these changes across the institution, reflecting Trump's ongoing attempt to reshape cultural institutions to align more closely with conservative values, including a potential return of controversial Confederate statues.
President Trump revealed his intention to alter the Smithsonian Institution's funding for programs he labels as "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," reflecting his broader cultural agenda.
The latest executive order directs Vice President JD Vance to oversee the removal of what Trump deems "improper ideology" from the Smithsonian's museums and educational programs.
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