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John Cornyn: next year, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Nation's founding, and I am glad that in anticipation of this…

On the recordJuly 17, 2025
next year, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Nation's founding, and I am glad that in anticipation of this great celebration, President Trump has issued an Executive order outlining preparations that our country will make to celebrate this anniversary. As part of this effort, President Trump has also issued a separate Executive order specifically directing the elimination of woke and anti-American displays at the Smithsonian museum. Now, this may come as a shock to many people, but every single Institution in this city seems to be infected with political ideology and bureaucratic agendas, and the Smithsonian is no exception. The 21 museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution have been a treasure for a long time; but, unfortunately, in recent years, they have strayed from their true mission. These museums should be a place where up-and-coming generations of Americans can go to learn about American heroes and who built our great Nation.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Discussing preparations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and changes to the Smithsonian.

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