Trump Signs EO To Destroy Black, Women's, Trans History at the Smithsonian

We'wha, 1849-1896, a Zuni lhamana (Two-Spirit) soul, is known for the portrait of them holding a clay ceremonial prayer-meal basket, a piece that highlights their role as a skilled artist and cultural leader. National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Learning Lab Resource: Retrieved March 28, 2025.

Trump's latest assault on America was carried out behind closed doors last night in the form of an EO that threatens funding to the Smithsonian and calls for the removal of "improper ideology" and reinstallation of Confederate statues removed after George Floyd was murdered.

In a statement to staff Thursday, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian, promised to "remain steadfast in our mission to bring history, science, education, research, and the arts to all Americans" in light of Trump's executive order.

Trump has longed to get Black people mad enough to take to the streets again so he can declare martial law. This may be it.

Trump singled out the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in 2016 near the White House, the Women’s History Museum, which is in development, and the American Art Museum for criticism.

Trump also wants to ensure that the women’s history museum celebrates women and not “recognize men as women in any respect,” the AP reports

The physical artifacts on display would not be carefully stored. Given Trump's track record, they would most likely be tossed into a dumpster. This must not happen.