A Designated Target: The Trumpian Siege on the Smithsonian's Narrative The recent retirement of Lonnie Bunch, the first Black secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has sparked concern in the design community.
His departure comes after a tumultuous year for the institution, marked by the Trump administration's efforts to reshape its presentation of American history.
A White House report earlier this year accused officials within the National Museum of American History of promoting "radical activism" and presenting inaccurate information.