Because the Smithsonian can receive private funding, it is not entirely in trouble-but the long-term effects remain unclear.

The order is vague but suggests Trump is seeking to purge elements of what conservatives view as a revisionist history of the US that places systemic racism at the heart of its narrative.

The White House did not elaborate on the order, and neither the Smithsonian nor the African-American History museum responded to requests for comment. The Smithsonian spans 21 museums ...

James Grossman, executive director of the American Historical Association, objects to the White House language, saying that it “egregiously misrepresents the work of the Smithsonian.” Yet the ...

Linda St. Thomas, the Smithsonian Institution’s chief spokesperson, said in an email late Thursday, “We have no comment for now.” Under Trump’s order, Vance will also work with the White ...

Linda St. Thomas, the Smithsonian Institution's chief spokesperson, said in an email late Thursday, "We have no comment for now." Under the order, Vance is to work with the White House budget ...

Linda St. Thomas, the Smithsonian Institution’s chief spokesperson, said in an email late Thursday, “We have no comment for now.” Under Trump’s order, Vance will also work with the White ...

Under Trump’s order, Vance will also work with the White House budget office to make sure future funding for the Smithsonian Institution isn’t spent on programs that “degrade shared American ...