WSJ via MSN: “The Smithsonian is conducting a thorough review of all of its content in its 21 museums and zoo to eliminate political influence and bias, a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s flagship art and research institution. The decision by the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents in a closed-door meeting on Monday, summarized in a document viewed by The Wall Street Journal, shows how President Trump’s influence on the nation’s museums is already taking hold. He issued an executive order in March calling to eliminate “improper, divisive or anti-American ideology” and to remove “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” “The board directed the secretary to assess content in museums and make needed changes to ensure unbiased content, including personnel changes,” a Smithsonian spokesman said. “The board requested that the secretary report back on progress and suggested next steps.” A major source of tension has been the fate of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet, who Trump tried to fire via a Truth Social post, though he doesn’t have the authority to do so. The Smithsonian said in a statement Monday after the meeting that it retained power over personnel decisions. A person familiar with the meeting said no decisions have been made about Sajet. The content review is a victory for the White House as Trump extends his reach to the country’s cultural institutions. Trump has also set out to change universities.

Trump and Republicans have taken a particular interest in removing what the president calls “woke ideology” from museums. The order instructs the Smithsonian to focus on promoting “American greatness.”