Executive order forces removal of African American museum artifacts

Artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture following a recent executive order. The order, issued by the Trump administration, mandates the removal of items deemed "divisive" from Smithsonian museums. The executive order, overseen by Vice President JD Vance, aims to eliminate "improper" ideologies. Owners of loaned artifacts, including Rev. Amos Brown, are being notified of their items' return. The Smithsonian maintains it is honoring loan agreements, while some visitors and critics express concern over the perceived whitewashing of history. The museum's spokesperson clarified that some items remain on display.