The Smithsonian's Strength: Why Americans Trust Their Institutions The White House's attacks on the Smithsonian Institution have been met with a peculiar silence from the American public.
Despite President Trump's claims that the museum complex is spreading "divisive narratives" and failing to adequately celebrate American history, most Americans seem to be shrugging off these accusations.
Recent surveys suggest that the majority of Americans trust institutions like museums, newspapers, and public schools – even as confidence in other institutions has plummeted.