"The Trump administration is looking to change how Black history is presented at the park sites and museums under its influence.  

President Trump, who has eyes on the nation’s 250th birthday this summer, says historical sites focus too much on the issue of slavery instead of the “success” of the country. His administration has been accused of whitewashing the history of slavery at Smithsonian Institution facilities and National Park Service sites, including recently the President’s House in Philadelphia.

Advocates worry Trump’s efforts are creating a world where employees will self-censor exhibits and Americans will miss valuable information about the country’s history. 

A federal judge, appointed by former President George W. Bush, last week restored the Philadelphia exhibit after the administration ordered the removal of parts detailing the legacy of George Washington’s slaves. The Trump administration says it will appeal the decision, which came in the middle of Black History Month."

Lexi Lonas Cochran reports for The Hill February 23, 2026. [2]