The White House last week warned the Smithsonian that if the museum system does not submit more documentation to the administration to enable a review of its content, funds may be withheld from the institution.
In a letter sent to the Smithsonian’s secretary on Dec. 18, the administration said that the museum submitted “notably incomplete” records to the White House in September. The letter said that the requested material now needs to be sent by Jan. 13, 2026.
“While we appreciate receiving the initial document production, that submission fell far short of what was requested, and the overwhelming majority of requested items remain outstanding,” said the letter, which was directed to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III….
White House Warns It Might Withhold Smithsonian Funds Pending Content Review
