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Smithsonian director pressed on 'woke' exhibits

Published Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Updated July 22

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  • Critique of Smithsonian's 'Woke' Exhibits — 1 source

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Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, was questioned by House Republicans on July 21, 2026, regarding the museum's exhibits. This questioning follows a White House report that criticized the museum for alleged 'ideological capture' and 'extreme political activism,' particularly concerning its 'woke' displays.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, was questioned by House Republicans on July 21, 2026.
  • A White House report, 'Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,' delivered on July 4, 2026, concluded that the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History has become a taxpayer-backed institution of 'ideological capture' and 'extreme political activism.'

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Critique of Smithsonian's 'Woke' Exhibits
  • Fox News

    Fox News highlights House Republicans' questioning of Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig regarding the museum's exhibits, framing them as "woke" and examples of "ideological capture" and "extreme political activism." The coverage emphasizes conservative critiques of the institution's objectivity and its displays on gender issues.

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