Watch: Are museums in DC too 'woke'? We ask visitors what they think
Published: 8/20/2025
President Trump criticizes Smithsonian Institutions museums for portraying US history as "horrible" and focusing excessively on slavery, calling for a review. The White House aims to complete the review by early 2026, ahead of the country's 250th anniversary. The BBC interviewed visitors at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC to gather their thoughts on Trump's remarks and their museum experiences.
