The White House will vet Smithsonian content ahead of the United States’s 250th birthday, ensuring its exhibits will be in line with the administration’s historical vision. White House senior associate Lindsey Halligan,

In a letter addressed to Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, White House officials said they would lead a “comprehensive internal review” of Smithsonian museums and exhibitions, focusing on areas including public-facing content, the curatorial process, and exhibition planning, among others.

The White House is conducting a comprehensive internal review of exhibits and materials at the Smithsonian Institution – the organization that runs the nation’s major public museums – in