The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

Three top White House officials said in a letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch that the review aims to ensure the institution highlights "historically accurate" and "inclusive portrayals" of the country's heritage.

The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.