In a truth-society position, President Donald Trump calls for a review of the Smithsonian Institutional Museum, criticizing their portrayal of American history as “terrible” and saying they are too focused on “how bad slavery is.” The White House said it is expected to complete its review process before the completion of its 250th anniversary celebration in early 2026.
The BBC heads to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. to ask visitors what they think about the president’s comments and experiences with internal exhibitions.
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