The White House is preparing a comprehensive review of the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibitions, educational materials and internal operations, according to multiple reports. The initiative is timed to conclude before the United States marks its 250th anniversary in July 2026 and is intended to ensure the nation’s museums reflect President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. The review is expected to cover the Smithsonian’s 21 museums, the National Zoo and its research centers, giving the administration broad latitude to influence how topics from the Revolutionary War to contemporary politics are presented. While the White House has not detailed the scope publicly, officials familiar with the plans said curators could be asked to revise or remove material the administration views as politically biased. The move follows recent changes at the National Museum of American History, which quietly altered signage describing Trump’s two impeachments. Language citing “false statements” about the 2020 election and “inciting insurrection” was softened, and references to the first impeachment’s “solicitation of foreign interference” were prefaced with the word “alleged.” Museum officials said the revisions were part of a routine redesign, denying direct political pressure. Historians and museum-governance experts warn that an ideologically driven review could undermine the Smithsonian’s statutory independence and its commitment to scholarly standards. The institution receives roughly two-thirds of its funding from federal appropriations, leaving it vulnerable to political leverage even as its charter obliges it to present history “in a manner that is accurate and comprehensive.”