Rep. Adams Statement on President Trump’s Attacks on the Smithsonian

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), a former art professor of 40 years and practicing professional artist, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Smithsonian museums on Truth Social.

“President Trump fundamentally misunderstands the role museums play in telling the story of America,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Museums are centers of preservation, of culture, of speaking unapologetically to the history of our country—its greatest achievements and its darkest moments. The eras of slavery, segregation, and internment cannot be whitewashed because they make some people uncomfortable. Museums were never built for comfort. They’re built for learning, understanding, and chronicling the truth of our past.”

“The president can try to remove our history from museums but make no mistake, that will not silence the American people,” Adams continued. “We will keep acknowledging it, discussing it, and learning from it as we build for the future.”