Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History

On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," aiming to counter what he describes as a revisionist movement that distorts America's historical narrative. This order directs federal sites, including the Smithsonian Institution, to eliminate content deemed as promoting divisive ideologies and to focus on celebrating American achievements and values. The order could lead to legal and political debates over free speech and historical interpretation, as it calls for congressional cooperation to restrict funding for exhibits that are seen as degrading shared American values or promoting divisive ideologies.