U.S.President Donald Trump has issued an executive order requiring temporary signage at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to warn visitors about potential inaccuracies in exhibits.

The directive, part of Trump’s broader ideological campaign against cultural institutions, mandates that federal officials install signs on public walkways outside the museum.These signs aim to notify visitors that the museum’s exhibits should be renovated to reflect 'accurate information regarding America’s history.

' This move follows criticism of the Smithsonian for allegedly promoting a 'woke ideology' that highlights oppression rather than success.Historian Anthea Hartig, director of the museum, testified before a U.S.House subcommittee, facing backlash from Republican lawmakers who accused the institution of being 'infected by a woke ideology.

' The order references a 162-page White House report accusing the Smithsonian of failing to emphasize the 'constructive role of Christian belief.' Hartig disputed the report’s claims, stating it does not fairly represent the museum’s work.

Trump’s actions align with his pattern of challenging cultural institutions, including renaming monuments and altering historical narratives, despite legal challenges.The controversy underscores ongoing tensions between political figures and academic institutions over historical interpretation.