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Smithsonian faces Trump culture war as search for leader is on
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from us.cnn.com · United States · North America
The Smithsonian institution is reportedly facing a cultural conflict linked to Donald Trump while it is in the process of searching for a new leader. This suggests an ongoing political and cultural struggle within the organization.
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