This article was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive their biggest stories as soon as they’re published. In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History ope... See more
In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an... See more
'Crotch harness' in the Capital: How Trump just weaponized the Smithsonian (Chip Somodevilla/Shutterstock.com) September 24, 2026 | 06:17AM ET Push Notification In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit call... See more
Arts & Culture How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War Alec MacGillis / ProPublica Sep 24, 2026 A political awakening spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and murder of George Floyd exposed the museum to accusations of woke exce... See more
Arts & Culture How the Smithsonian Became the Latest Front in Trump’s Culture War Alec MacGillis / ProPublica Sep 24, 2026 A political awakening spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and murder of George Floyd exposed the museum to accusations of woke exce... See more
