Smithsonian Head Lonnie Bunch Announces Retirement Under Cloud of Allegations of Woke Messaging at Its Museums

Smithsonian head Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his retirement under a cloud of allegations of far-left woke messaging at its museums.

Smithsonian Magazine announced, “In a statement issued today, Lonnie G. Bunch III announced his retirement after seven years as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian.”

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The Smithsonian, particularly the National Museum of American History (NMAH ) and related exhibits, has been accused of downplaying or negatively reframing aspects of American history in favor of a more critical, race- and social-justice-focused narrative.

The White House shared a 162-page report from the Domestic Policy Council, “Saving America’s Story,” that accuses the NMAH of “ideological capture” by a “radical, activist ideology.”

Further, it claims the museum erases or minimizes America’s heritage, downplays the Founders and positive milestones, emphasizes social justice themes, and treats the American story as a tool for division rather than shared national pride. The report was released on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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