Congress eviscerates Smithsonian museum director for ‘overtly sexual’ trans exhibits, calling ‘politeness’ white supremacy

Smithsonian director Anthea Hartig rejected a White House report that accused the museum of anti-American bias and ideological capture. Simultaneously, Representative Tim Burchett criticized Hartig during a Congressional session, specifically targeting exhibits on gender and sexuality. Burchett described certain transgender displays as overtly sexual and questioned the museum's approach to these topics. These developments highlight a significant conflict between the museum's leadership and government officials regarding the institution's current ideological direction and content.