# Smithsonian defends exhibits amid White House criticism

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Podcast: [Today Magz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-magz-7485026)
Published: 2026-07-22T11:48:46+00:00
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Top Smithsonian officials have firmly rejected accusations of political bias brought by the Trump administration, defending the institution's commitment to independent, nonpartisan scholarship. During a high-profile Capitol Hill hearing on July 21, 2026, museum leadership pushed back against a blistering White House report that accused the institution of promoting "extreme political activism" and presenting an unpatriotic view of the nation's past. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-magz--6737390/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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