Trump targets Smithsonian Institution ordering "comprehensive internal review"

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the White House is launching a full review of the Smithsonian museums, expressing frustration over what he perceives as an excessive emphasis on the negative aspects of American history.

Trump said on social media that the museums overly highlight dark parts of U.S. history, including slavery. He added that he has instructed his attorneys to conduct a review, using a process similar to the one he applied to higher education institutions.

The museums expected to be affected by the review include the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the National Museum of American History, and the National Museum of Natural History.

The Smithsonian has declined to comment on the matter.