Smithsonian Undergoing White House Review to Promote 'American Exceptionalism' in Exhibits

Washington D.C. – Stephen Miller, a prominent figure in the Trump Administration, announced a comprehensive review of the Smithsonian Institution's exhibits. The initiative aims to:

"restore the patriotic glory of America"

and ensure the museums:

"inspire love and devotion to this nation,"

particularly among young citizens, by aligning content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of American history ahead of the country's 250th birthday.

Miller stated in a recent tweet that the Smithsonian, intended as:

"a global symbol of American strength, culture and prestige,"

has been:

"taken over by leftwing activists."

He accused these activists of using the platform to:

"endlessly bash America and rewrite / erase our magnificent story,"

calling it an:

"obscene defacement"

of the beloved institution. The White House explicitly seeks to:

"remove divisive or partisan narratives"

from public-facing content, emphasizing a celebration of American exceptionalism.

In response to the directive, the Smithsonian Institution affirmed its commitment to:

"scholarly excellence, rigorous research, and the accurate, factual presentation of history."

The review will scrutinize social media, exhibition text, and educational materials to assess tone and historical framing. This comes after the institution previously removed references to President Trump's impeachments from an exhibit, explaining that a future display would comprehensively cover all presidential impeachments.

The initial phase of the review targets eight museums, including the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Air and Space Museum. Museums are directed to submit materials within 30 days and take corrective action within 120 days, by:

"replacing divisive or ideologically driven language with unifying, historically accurate, and constructive descriptions."

This directive has sparked widespread debate among historians and civil rights leaders, who express concerns about potential historical revisionism and the politicization of cultural institutions.

Stephen Miller's long-standing advocacy for a nationalist perspective on American identity and culture provides context for this latest move. His past statements and policy work have consistently emphasized themes of American exceptionalism and challenged what he perceives as overly critical or "divisive" interpretations of the nation's past, extending his influence into the realm of cultural and educational institutions.