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Smithsonian head defends institution against Trump attacks

Published Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Updated September 26

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  • Lonnie Bunch announced earlier this month that he will step down as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution at the end of the year.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes Lonnie Bunch's defense of the Smithsonian's mission to tell the full truth of history, including difficult aspects like slavery, as an act of patriotism against political attacks from the Trump administration.

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