The White House has released a report accusing the Smithsonian Institution’s leadership of adopting a radical, far-left ideological framework that erases American heritage. The report, published on the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, criticizes the institution for moving away from straightforward historical education and scholarship toward extreme political activism.

Smithsonian Response

A Smithsonian spokesperson stated that the institution remains committed to nonpartisan and independent scholarship, despite the White House’s accusations. The spokesperson emphasized that the Smithsonian has served the American public for over 180 years with unbiased and independent research.

The White House report follows a March 2025 executive order titled ‘Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,’ which aimed to combat what the White House calls ‘historical revisions’ that cast the country’s history in a negative light. The order has led to changes in cultural institutions across the country, including national parks and monuments.

The report specifically criticizes the National Museum of American History’s leadership for promoting a ‘radical, activist ideology’ that opposes the nation’s ‘noble, honest story.’ The report highlights several key findings, including a lack of attention paid to America’s founders, educational materials on gender fluidity, and a crusade against ‘whiteness.’

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.