Trump Orders Ideology Removal from Smithsonian and Zoo

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order targeting the Smithsonian Institution to curb what he describes as 'improper ideology' and 'divisive narratives' in its exhibits, programs, and research centers. Vice President JD Vance is tasked with overseeing the removal of such ideologies, which Trump claims distort American history and undermine shared values. The order seeks to halt federal spending on programs that allegedly degrade American values or promote ideologies inconsistent with federal law, and it directs the restoration of monuments removed since 2020. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Trump to reshape cultural institutions to align with conservative values, similar to his recent actions at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. Critics have labeled the move as an attempt to whitewash history and suppress discussions on race and social issues. The order also extends to the National Zoo and is part of a larger agenda to influence American cultural and artistic institutions.