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Trump’s censorship regime threatens Smithsonian director over documents
- The White House threatens Smithsonian funding if it does not hand over requested documents by January 13, 2025.
- Officials say the requests cover exhibit texts, didactics, budgets, and governance manuals at Smithsonian museums.
- The administration claims urgency to ensure museums reflect a pro-American history perspective.
- The letter argues for adherence to a White House worldview ahead of the 250th anniversary.
- The criticism notes a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing many Americans oppose government control of national museums.
- The piece brands the move as part of a wider censorship effort by the Trump administration.
- The Smithsonian is accused of failing to meet a deadline set by federal officials for document delivery.
- The piece emphasizes the tension between governance and cultural autonomy in federally funded museums.
- The article quotes Ja’han Jones as the author and MS NOW opinion blogger.
- The piece frames the conflict within a broader debate over the role of government in culture.
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