The Trump administration has issued a report taking aim at a Smithsonian museum, alleging that the institution has crossed into what officials are calling “extreme political activism.”
The accusation has drawn attention from historians and cultural observers across the country. Sarah Weicksel of the American Historical Association spoke about the administration’s report and what it could mean for the museum and the broader historical community.
The controversy raises questions about where the line falls between educational programming and political advocacy within publicly funded cultural institutions.
