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New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
By Daniel Miller at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The White House report's assertion that Smithsonian leadership can't be trusted raises questions about the potential impact on local institutions and programs that receive funding or support from the Smithsonian. In Los Angeles , where many museums and cultural organizations have partnerships with the Smithsonian, changes to the institution's funding or leadership could have a ripple effect. Local museums may need to reassess their own programming and funding priorities in response to shifts at the national level. Additionally, the report's findings may influence how Los Angeles County allocates its own funding for arts and cultural programs, potentially affecting the types of exhibits and programs that are supported in the community. As the situation unfolds, local arts and cultural leaders will be watching closely to see how the White House's efforts to reshape the Smithsonian Institution affect their own work and institutions.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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