Signs Criticizing Smithsonian Museum Appear on Nearby Government Walkways

On July 24, 2026, Trump had government agencies put signs on public walkways leading into the Smithsonian's American History museum. The signs say the museum's exhibits push a biased viewpoint. The Smithsonian runs independently, even though it receives federal money, so the government posted signs on walkways it controls — not inside the museum — to act without the museum's agreement.