Executive Order on Racial Ideology

President Trump issued an executive order directing Vice President J.D. Vance to eliminate what is described as divisive race-centered ideology from the Smithsonian Institution and related entities. The order criticizes the Biden administration for allegedly revising historical truths, particularly regarding American values. A notable exhibition titled 'The Shape of Power, Stories of Race and American Sculpture' is specifically mentioned as promoting narratives that challenge traditional Western values. This executive action is part of a broader attempt to curtail diversity initiatives within federal institutions, marked by the recent closure of the Smithsonian's diversity office.