Smithsonian rejects Trump ‘anti-American’ charge, noting nonpartisan history

The Smithsonian Institution has firmly rejected President Trump's accusation of being "anti-American," emphasizing its commitment to presenting a nonpartisan account of American history. Trump's critique, part of a July 4 White House report, suggests the museum promotes a biased narrative, but experts argue this reflects an effort to impose a particular ideological view rather than a factual history. This debate underscores the importance of preserving an unbiased historical narrative in public institutions, especially during political polarization.