The White House has announced a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums to "ensure alignment" with President Donald Trump 's goals.

Newsweek has contacted the Smithsonian for comment via email outside regular working hours.

Why It Matters

In March, Trump signed an executive order, titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," to eliminate what his administration described as "improper ideology" across all branches of the Smithsonian—including its museums, research centers, educational initiatives and the National Zoo. The move sparked backlash online and from museum volunteers.

In July, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History removed references to Trump's two impeachments from its exhibit on presidential impeachments, prompting a debate about hist

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