“Museums in our nation’s capital should be places where individuals go to learn ‒ not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history,” Trump said in a recent executive order about parks and museums.

In Trump’s recent order, “Restoring truth and sanity to American history," he complained the Smithsonian has “come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology."

“This shift has promoted narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive," he said.

  • rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    27 days ago

    Nations aren’t based on values, but rather a centralization of power and a monopoly on violence. We shouldn’t be looking towards nations for ethical behavior.