Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Black bishop Earl Walker Jackson criticized the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for promoting what he views as anti-American "indoctrination." This criticism follows a White House Domestic Policy Council report concluding that NMAH underwent "ideological capture." The controversy was heightened by statements from Director Anthea Hartig regarding history being used as a tool for "restorative justice."

Black bishop Earl Walker Jackson criticized the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for what he described as anti-American "indoctrination," calling the United States the greatest nation on earth. He challenged NMAH Director Anthea Hartig's view that history should be a tool of social justice, arguing instead that history must provide objective facts about the past. This controversy follows scrutiny from the White House Domestic Policy Council regarding the museum’s perceived "ideological capture."

Donald Trump ordered the interior department to display signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History accusing the institution of inaccuracy. The move is part of Trump's criticism against the Smithsonian for allegedly overemphasizing injustices in American history over triumphant moments.

President Trump directed the interior department to display signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History accusing the institution of inaccuracy. The move escalates criticism against the museum for focusing on injustices in American history rather than triumphant moments.

America's 250th anniversary celebrations proceeded amid extreme heat, with President Donald Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore and a ball drop in New York City. Events included military flyovers, speeches by officials, and fireworks, though heat warnings led to cancellations in some areas. Safety concerns over high temperatures prompted adjustments to festivities.