The era of woke ideology is over, according to President Donald Trump, who has taken decisive action to restore America’s historical legacy. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” directing the reinstatement of monuments and historical landmarks that were removed during President Joe Biden’s administration.
This bold move marks a clear departure from what Trump calls a “history-destroying reign of terror”—an era in which revisionist history, ideological indoctrination, and divisive narratives reshaped the way American history was taught and presented. Now, under Trump’s leadership, a new effort is underway to reclaim the nation’s historical integrity and preserve its founding principles.
Restoring Truth in American History
In his executive order, President Trump appointed Vice President JD Vance, along with Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and Special Assistant to the President and Senior Associate Staff Secretary Lindsey Halligan, Esq., to oversee the implementation of these policy changes.
The order highlights how, over the past decade, Americans have witnessed a coordinated effort to rewrite U.S. history, replacing objective facts with ideological narratives. Trump warns that this revisionist movement attempts to undermine America’s achievements, portraying the country’s founding principles as inherently racist, sexist, and oppressive.
“Rather than fostering unity and understanding, this widespread effort to rewrite history deepens societal divides, promotes national shame, and disregards the immense progress America has made,” the order states.
Targeting Woke Indoctrination at Federal Sites
The executive order directly criticizes the Biden administration’s handling of historical preservation, specifically citing instances where federal institutions promoted divisive narratives.
Trump pointed to Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, where National Park rangers were allegedly pressured to frame historical events based on racial identity. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution, once regarded as a symbol of American excellence, has reportedly shifted toward promoting race-centered ideology, a move Trump believes distorts historical facts.
“Once widely respected as a global icon of cultural achievement, the Smithsonian has, in recent years, come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology,” Trump declared.
Controversial Smithsonian Exhibits Under Fire
One major target of Trump’s order is The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s exhibit titled “The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture.” This display, according to Trump, suggests that the U.S. has historically used race as a means of power, privilege, and disenfranchisement.
Another exhibit under scrutiny is at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, which allegedly characterizes values like “hard work” and “individualism” as aspects of “White culture.” Trump’s executive order rejects such claims, arguing that these values are core principles of American success, not racial constructs.
“The forthcoming Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum even plans to celebrate male athletes participating in women’s sports. These are just a few examples of how institutions have strayed from their mission,” Trump noted.
New Policies to Preserve American Heritage
Under Trump’s directive, federal historical sites, museums, and parks will be restored to their original purpose—honoring American history and fostering patriotism rather than promoting ideological agendas.
“It is the policy of my administration to restore federal sites dedicated to history, including parks and museums, as solemn and uplifting monuments that remind Americans of our extraordinary heritage,” Trump stated.
Additionally, he reaffirmed that museums in the nation’s capital should educate visitors on historical truths rather than serve as platforms for ideological indoctrination.
Restricting Woke Agendas in Government Funding
Trump’s order goes beyond symbolic gestures—it also includes specific policy changes to prevent federal institutions from engaging in divisive programming. The changes mandate that future funding for the Smithsonian Institution must align with traditional American values.
Key provisions include:
✅ Blocking federal funds from being used on exhibits that degrade shared American values or promote racial division.
✅ Ensuring the American Women’s History Museum properly honors female achievements and does not recognize biological males as women.
✅ Protecting national landmarks and historical sites from further ideological reinterpretation.
A New Era for American Historical Preservation
Trump’s executive order is a major step toward reclaiming America’s historical narrative, positioning his administration as a defender of national heritage and cultural integrity.
With Vice President JD Vance and Lindsey Halligan leading the charge, the administration aims to restore federal institutions to their original purpose—educating Americans about their history without political bias.
This move is expected to spark intense debate, especially among those who support the progressive reexamination of U.S. history. However, for Trump and his supporters, this is about reasserting national pride, protecting historical truth, and ensuring that future generations learn an accurate account of America’s past.
As the policies take effect, monuments will be restored, museums will be refocused, and federal institutions will once again reflect the values that built the nation. Whether this marks a lasting shift or a temporary policy change will depend on the political landscape in the years to come.