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Normale Ansicht

Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.

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President Trump and his allies have criticized what they call “improper ideology” in the Smithsonian’s presentation of American history and culture.

Melania Trump Presents Her 2025 Inaugural Gown to the Smithsonian

20. Februar 2026 um 21:55
The dress joined an exhibit of gowns belonging to first ladies stretching back to Helen Taft in 1909, and Mrs. Trump spoke about how high fashion reflected humanity.

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Because President Trump was elected to nonconsecutive terms, Melania Trump will have two gowns in the collection.
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