Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Trump administration expressing concern over President Trump’s directive to install “temporary signage” outside the National Museum of American History. The senators asked for more information on the role of the Department of the Interior in implementing the executive order. This comes after Trump accused the museum of teaching historical accounts with an inaccurate and hyper-partisan lens. Republicans have scrutinized the Smithsonian Institution for exhibits they argue are inherently political.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senators Murkowski and Merkley request information on the administration’s plan to correct “inaccurate information” at the National Museum of American History. The Trump administration has directed the installation of “temporary signage” outside the museum. The senators ask about precedent, information compilation, and costs. The Smithsonian Institution has been accused of presenting “inaccurate information” and “political narratives.” The controversy revolves around exhibits that some Republicans deem “anti-white” and “woke.” The senators’ letter is a response to Trump’s executive order.
Murkowski’s move can be seen as a familiar performance of bipartisanship, as she breaks with her party to co-author a letter with a Democrat.
Author: Evan Null
