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Jul 29, 2026 JD Vance delayed Smithsonian Board of Regents nominations to allow installation of ideologically aligned candidates Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Using board position to delay nominations for political substitution undermines the institution's independent governance and nomination process.
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- Vice President Vance delays board nominations to allow Trump to substitute conservative candidates — Vice President JD Vance, a member of the Smithsonian's Board of Regents, has delayed action on board nominations because President Trump hoped to substitute more ideologically aligned candidates. Three board vacancies currently exist, with three more opening in October. The board nominates its own members and sends names to Congress for approval. Trump and Congressional Republicans are focused on stacking the board with conservatives to gain control over museum leadership.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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Jul 28, 2026 Sean Hannity delivered a eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral centered on praising Trump Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Using a senator's funeral as a platform for presidential tribute reflects erosion of civic norms and subordination of institutional occasions to partisan loyalty.
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- Sean Hannity delivered eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral focused on Trump — At Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral service, Fox News host Sean Hannity delivered the eulogy, which centered on praising Trump and comparing Graham's heavenly mansion to Trump's Mar-a-Lago, including references to gold and ballrooms. The eulogy was criticized for turning a memorial service into a tribute to the president rather than focusing on Graham's life and legacy.
- Trump fell asleep during Senator Graham's funeral service — During the funeral service for Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump fell asleep in public while another speaker was addressing the audience about Graham rather than about Trump. This occurred in the middle of the day during the formal proceedings.
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Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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