Liberals were up in arms this week after President Trump said he wanted a review of the Smithsonian Institution — saying its displays were too negative, and too focused on slavery. NY Post contributor Elizabeth Weiss shares this story.
But Trump isn’t trying to “erase history,” he’s looking to reverse a woke movement that has indeed rewritten the American story to highlight suffering rather than providing a balanced picture of our past.
Trump’s criticism that the Smithsonian is overly focused on slavery is not unreasonable: In nearly every exhibit, critical race theory in general, or slavery specifically, makes an appearance.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2025/08/20/opinion/trump-isnt-trying-to-erase-history-at-smithsonian-hes-reversing-a-destructive-woke-takeover/
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