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Trump renews attacks on Smithsonian with threats to cut funding

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U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed attacks on the Smithsonian Institution, threatening to cut its funding due to its focus on 'how bad slavery was' in the U.S. He said the prestigious museum complex should instead focus more on success and the future.

Breakdown
  • Trump criticized the Smithsonian for promoting a 'woke' agenda.
  • The administration issued an executive order targeting race-centered ideology at the Smithsonian. 45s
  • The White House announced intentions to formally review the Smithsonian's policies. 56s
  • Trump instructed lawyers to begin a process similar to actions against universities. 1m 6s
  • The Smithsonian ended its office of diversity following earlier executive orders and private sector moves. 1m 34s
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