A congressional hearing turned tense as a surgeon and academic criticized the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, accusing it of replacing rigorous historical research with political activism. The witness questioned changes to the museum’s mission, challenged exhibit balance on gun rights, and argued that history should be presented objectively rather than through a political lens. Museum leadership denied promoting activism, leading to a sharp debate over historical interpretation, public trust, and the role of federally supported cultural institutions.
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