Trump orders warning signs for National Museum of American History

US President Donald Trump has ordered warning signs to be placed at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., to correct alleged misinformation in its exhibitions. The directive, issued by the White House, claims the signs will counter the museum's 'ideological capture.' Critics accuse Trump of historical distortion and launching a culture war by suppressing uncomfortable truths about slavery, discrimination, and other issues. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution, which operates several major museums in Washington. The Trump administration has long accused the Smithsonian's leadership of ideological bias, citing a review that concluded the current leadership cannot be trusted to present American history 'honestly.' Trump's order builds on previous actions: a year ago, the administration reviewed exhibition texts, wall labels, websites, and educational materials for tone and alignment with 'American ideals' ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The president argues that there have been concerted efforts to rewrite history with a distorted, ideological narrative, and that the nation's 'incomparable heritage' should no longer be portrayed as sexist, racist, or oppressive. The specific timeline for installing the warning signs has not been announced.