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The National Museum of American History is one of the most closely scrutinized Smithsonian museums. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

White House report accuses Smithsonian museum of ‘extreme political activism’

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A White House report accuses the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History of political activism, claiming it erases America's heritage. The report, led by Vince Haley, accuses museum leadership of promoting a divisive ideology. The Smithsonian defends its nonpartisan scholarship. The report follows President Trump's executive order to eliminate "improper ideology" from museums and threatens federal funding.

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