Trump Action Archive

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• Trump administration executive order directs alteration of federal historical materials — In an executive order issued in March 2025, Trump accused the Biden administration of promoting "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" and instructed the Interior Secretary to alter materials under the department's control that "have been improperly removed or changed in the last five years to perpetuate a false revision of history or improperly minimize or disparage certain historical figures or events." The order has already resulted in changes to Smithsonian Institution displays, including removal of text discussing Trump's impeachment and role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack from the National Portrait Gallery.
• National Park Service dismantles slavery-related exhibit at President's House site in Philadelphia — The National Park Service, under the Trump administration, removed informational displays about enslaved people from the President's House site in Independence National Historical Park, which was the former residence of George Washington and John Adams. The exhibit, established in 2010 following a 2006 city-agency agreement and a 2003 Congressional directive, included panels recognizing people enslaved by Washington and a chronology of U.S. slavery. Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Department of Interior, Secretary Doug Burgum, the NPS, and Acting Director Jessica Bowron, seeking restoration of the exhibits.

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• Oklahoma Legislature Fails to Block Controversial Curriculum — The Oklahoma legislature had an opportunity to block the new social studies curriculum that includes debunked election fraud claims. A resolution filed by Adam Pugh, chairman of the Oklahoma Senate Education Committee, aimed to send the curriculum back for further review but did not receive a vote. This inaction allows the curriculum to proceed, raising concerns about the legislative oversight of educational content.
• Right-Wing Activists Influence Oklahoma Curriculum Committee — The committee responsible for reviewing Oklahoma's new social studies standards included several right-wing activists, deviating from the norm of involving educators and experts. Members included figures like Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation and Dennis Prager of PragerU. This composition has raised concerns about the ideological bias and lack of educational expertise in the curriculum development process.
• Deceptive Tactics Used to Pass Oklahoma Curriculum Changes — Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters used deceptive tactics to pass new social studies standards, including last-minute changes that were not adequately reviewed by the State Board of Education. Walters sent the updated standards to board members just hours before a meeting, preventing thorough examination. Despite requests for a delay, Walters pressured the board to vote immediately, citing a false legislative deadline. This process has been criticized for lacking transparency and integrity.
• Oklahoma Curriculum Increases Focus on Christianity — The new Oklahoma curriculum significantly increases the focus on Christianity, with mentions of the Bible rising from two to nearly 50. The curriculum emphasizes the influence of Christian values on American history while omitting the separation of church and state. This shift aligns with the views of Christian nationalist figures involved in crafting the curriculum, raising concerns about religious bias in public education.
• Oklahoma introduces new curriculum with pro-Trump conspiracy theories — Oklahoma has introduced a new educational curriculum that includes pro-Trump conspiracy theories, according to a report by Popular Information. The curriculum reportedly presents these theories as factual content, raising concerns about the objectivity and accuracy of educational materials provided to students. This development has sparked debate over the role of political ideology in education and the potential impact on students' understanding of history and current events.
• Oklahoma's New Curriculum Includes Debunked Election Claims — Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has introduced a new social studies curriculum that includes debunked claims about the 2020 election being fraudulent. This curriculum, set to be implemented in the 2025-26 school year, requires students to analyze supposed discrepancies in the 2020 election results, despite these claims being unsupported by evidence. The curriculum's inclusion of these conspiracy theories has sparked controversy and criticism from educational organizations for promoting misinformation.
• Oklahoma High Schools to Teach 2020 Election Discrepancies — The Popular Information newsletter reported that Oklahoma high schools will require students to "identify discrepancies in 2020 election results" as part of a new curriculum. This curriculum includes conspiracy theories about the election.

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• Trump administration issued directives removing LGBTQ and race-related books from federal military-base schools — The Trump administration issued directives around "gender ideology" that reshaped education in federal military-base schools. Administrators removed hundreds of LGBTQ- and race-related books from shelves. A federal judge ordered the books restored after legal challenge. Teacher unions warned that educators now face legal and administrative risks for using a student's correct name or pronouns. Federal guidance discouraged any support for social transition, even when recommended by medical professionals.