ICOM-US declares 'unwavering support' for Smithsonian against Trump administration pressure

ICOM-US, the American branch of the International Council of Museums, declared "unwavering support" for the Smithsonian Institution on 11 August 2026, citing congressional hearings and administration actions it says threaten museums' future. The American Alliance of Museums and ICOM Australia issued parallel statements in July. ICOM revised its code of ethics in July, highlighting institutional independence.