‘Let’s tell the truth’: Smithsonian head given standing ovation as he hits back at Trump attacks
Summary
Lonnie Bunch, the Smithsonian Institution’s outgoing secretary, defended the museum against political criticism from President Donald Trump’s administration. Bunch emphasized the importance of presenting all parts of American history, including slavery, to understand the country fully.Key Facts
- Lonnie Bunch is stepping down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of the year.
- Bunch received a standing ovation while speaking at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- President Trump’s administration criticized the Smithsonian, calling it biased and ordered a review of museum content.
- Trump has complained the Smithsonian focuses too much on negative history like slavery and not enough on success or the future.
- Bunch said slavery is essential to understanding America’s history and should be openly discussed.
- He stressed museums should base their displays on independent research, not political pressure.
- The White House accused cultural institutions of trying to rewrite U.S. history and placed warning signs outside the National Museum of American History.
- Bunch called the African American museum a “beacon of possibility” that will endure despite political challenges.
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