@cnn: The White House ordered a review of the Smithsonian's exhibits to "ensure alignment with the President’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism." CNN's Jake Tapper visits the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, DC to explore some of the pieces the Trump administration has taken issue with.
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Thursday 04 September 2025 13:00:43 GMT
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kp_loves_cersei💙🔈 :
Stand firm, Smithsonian. You are the protectors of History. You protect and represent ALL OF US.
2025-09-04 14:04:53
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Salsadelrio 💙🇺🇸🆘 :
“No lol” should be their response
2025-09-04 14:00:24
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sassysmith :
More Waste, Fraud & Abuse!
2025-09-27 16:04:53
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annie :
I mean- it’s HISTORY… it’s not supposed to be a highlight reel. And I’m pretty sure American exceptionalism” is viewed negatively.
2025-09-04 14:05:18
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InorganicChemist :
You know exactly what their problem is with the Statue of Liberty one lmao
2025-09-04 13:36:29
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Christina :
what is ironic is this letter will be in the Smithsonian in 50 years showing what an asshole we had in 2025
2025-09-05 00:32:23
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somthing_red :
"Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past," -George Orwell "1984"
2025-09-04 13:48:11
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Zynas :
Please stay strong!! Please, don't hide or erase our true history!!!
2025-09-16 03:05:21
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….. :
They should do an exhibit on the Epstein files.
2025-09-04 14:10:50
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Mama J :
“Problematic” - meaning anything that speaks the truth.
2025-09-04 15:16:30
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GeneralAwesomeness Plays :
History has bad stuff in it. if you try to remove or censor it, people are doomed to repeat it
2025-09-04 13:59:04
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Chris🏃♂️🏋️♂️ :
Smithsonian is the museum of history, not Museum of exceptionalism 🤦♂️
2025-09-04 18:09:39
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rsummnELSE21 :
Common theme: historical accuracy is leftist?
2025-09-04 23:19:51
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anbn33 :
It’s giving ✨ facism ✨
2025-09-05 02:26:32
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Lady Erin 💙 :
Isn’t forced American exceptionalism just code for propaganda?
2025-09-05 03:01:27
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sssssssssierra🍉 :
The fact that the US is trying to erase slavery is so scary.
2025-09-04 16:06:46
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Sandra :
This is so interesting! The Smithsonian is more balanced than the White House claims. Let's keep history honest!
2025-09-04 13:06:21
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Kindisbrave :
So they have a problem with facts
2025-09-04 13:50:40
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John The Boxer Dad :
The trump administration is the Problem not the Smithsonian
2025-09-04 13:52:16
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Sarah Baus :
American exceptionalism sounds exceptionally problematic to me
2025-09-04 15:25:10
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steve46202 :
Cool story. Is Jake Tapper writing a book on Trump’s mental decline?
2025-09-04 13:40:34
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Jenna :
Im curious if the President has even been to the Smithsonian and if not, who is he relaying on to give him this information.
2025-09-04 13:19:38
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hintaawk :
Mind you, he’s a felon.
2025-09-05 17:15:15
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Vicki Rawlings :
Funny how if it doesn't align with the right, they consider it "wrong". 🙄🤔🤬
2025-09-04 13:59:59
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LibbyLuv :
This is all HISTORY! History isn't always great, but we need to know the TRUTH.
2025-09-04 14:27:09
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