Trump Administration Threatens Smithsonian — Here’s Why

The Trump administration is escalating its fight with the Smithsonian, warning that federal agencies could cut off certain forms of support to the institution. Officials accuse the Smithsonian of promoting an ideological agenda in how it presents American history, while Smithsonian leadership has pushed back against that characterization. We break down what the administration is threatening, why Trump is targeting the Smithsonian, and what this could mean for the institution.