What Happened
The Secretary of the Smithsonian has publicly disputed a White House report that alleged the institution engaged in "extreme political activism." The report has drawn criticism from some outlets, with one describing it as an attempt by the Trump administration to rewrite American history.
Further analysis of the White House report, including a fact-check, concluded that it lacked evidence to support its claims. The Smithsonian is defending its position and practices in the wake of the White House's rebuke.
Key Facts
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The Smithsonian's Secretary disputed a White House report.
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The White House report accused the Smithsonian of "extreme political activism."
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One outlet described the report as an attempt to rewrite American history.
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A fact-check of the report found it lacked evidence.
