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From the Atlanta Daily World:

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” It declares that the Smithsonian, once a symbol of “American excellence,” has become tainted by narratives that portray “American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” By Stacy M. Brown Even the most cynical observers knew this day … Continued

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[–] jmht@theatl.social 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Trump's ideology is Trump. He is terribly insecure and requires constant affirmation of his strength and virility. Hence, a bully. But now a bully with an army.

[–] Benjaben@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Yep. Frankly his stated motivations for doing anything should be largely disregarded, but especially so for anything that historically comes from an ideological place. It's like a blinking advertisement saying "this is definitely not true".