White House desires Smithsonian displays to suit Trump’s view of historical past: Official

The White House plans to conduct a wide-ranging overview of the Smithsonian Institution’s museum exhibitions, supplies and operations forward of America’s 250th anniversary subsequent yr to make sure the museums align with President Donald Trump’s view of American historical past, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

In a letter despatched to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the White House writes that it desires to make sure that the museums "reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story."

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