Trump's National Park 'Ideology' Plan Backfires
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, President Donald Trump's administration has been attempting to remove what they deem as 'improper ideology' from national parks and museums. But in a shocking turn of events, the public has spoken out against this effort, leaving the Trump administration with egg on its face.The Plan: A Survey Gone Wrong
Last year, the Trump administration launched a survey at national parks and museums, asking visitors to flag exhibits that presented a 'negative' portrayal of America. But what they got instead was a flood of comments attacking the Trump administration for trying to downplay or erase uncomfortable aspects of American history.
The Public Speaks Out
A whopping 35,000 public comments were submitted in response to the survey, with only 47 of them actually flagging exhibits and supporting their removal. The rest? A scathing critique of the Trump administration's attempt to rewrite history.
The Fallout
As a result of this backlash, an exhibit dedicated to the slaves owned by George Washington at the President's House in Philadelphia was briefly removed earlier this year before a judge ordered it to be restored. It seems that every time the Trump administration tries to remove an exhibit, they're met with lawsuits and public outcry.
It's clear that the public is not buying what the Trump administration is selling when it comes to rewriting American history. As one visitor to Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis so eloquently put it, 'We need those reminders to help us become even better in the future.' It's time for the Trump administration to listen to the people and respect the truth about America's past.
