A White House official told NBC News that Trump plans to expand his review of museums beyond the Smithsonian, which is based in Washington, D.C.

Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism

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The White House has called for a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions in order to ensure they align with President Trump’s interpretation of U.S. history. “The idea that the Smithsonian — which was created as an independent entity — should reflect any administration’s vision of history,

Many Smithsonian employees are reportedly “scared” of the White House’s offensive. Given the circumstances, it’s tough to blame them.

The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

If done wisely, the White House’s review of museum materials could remove countless progressive distortions of the American story.

Among the institution’s dozens of facilities, eight museums are the first targets of Trump’s content crackdown, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of the American Indian, the National Museum of American History, and the National Portrait Gallery.