The Smithsonian’s warped ideology is being exposed
By Easton Martin | July 7, 2026
The White House Domestic Policy Council has released a comprehensive 162-page report accusing the Smithsonian Institution of converting its National Museum of American History into a vehicle for political propaganda and social division. The document, titled “Saving America’s Story,” was issued in accordance with an executive order aimed at restoring traditional narratives to the presentation of American history.
According to the report, museum leadership has shifted away from celebrating a shared national inheritance, choosing instead to view American history through a lens of social justice and activism. The investigation claims that the museum purposefully presents the United States as a nation defined primarily by systemic racism, white supremacy, and oppression.
The administration’s report focuses on specific curatorial decisions, stating that the museum has introduced explicit content inappropriate for general audiences. Investigators cited the inclusion of LGBTQ+ lifestyle items, including a trans nonbinary chest binder and a crotch harness, alongside video clips of drag queens and media discussing explicit sexual topics. The report argues these displays serve to sexualize young visitors rather than educate them on history.
The document also critiques how the museum handles iconic figures and historical milestones. It alleges that traditional historical narratives are treated with suspicion while foundational figures are minimized or cast in an unfavorable light. For example, the report points to a Benjamin Franklin exhibit that devotes substantial space to slavery and raises unproven questions regarding his scientific experiments. It also notes that figures like Christopher Columbus are described strictly as murderers and slavers, while the Thanksgiving holiday is framed as a National Day of Mourning.
The findings demonstrate a systemic failure by the Smithsonian to fulfill its original congressional mandate of showcasing national progress. The administration intends to use the report to push for sweeping changes in how federal history museums are managed and curated.
