Trump orders sweeping Smithsonian review after blasting museums as “woke," vowing to reshape exhibits to emphasize unity, progress and American exceptionalism.

President Trump says 'woke' is not just a problem at the Smithsonian and that he'll root it out at museums nationwide.

CBS Mornings” host Tony Dokoupil agreed with President Trump’s stance to eliminate the sins of America’s past being portrayed in Smithsonian museums.

Through its 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers and a zoo, the Smithsonian Institution’s collections are expansive and cover every aspect of U.S. history, including more than 200 years of slavery.

Smithsonian museums will be reviewed by the Trump administration ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure exhibits are historically accurate and showcasing exceptionalism.

It is more important than ever that our national museums reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story,” a letter from the White House reads.

Trump said that he ordered his attorneys to review the Smithsonian museums, calling the institution "out of control" and focused too much on “how bad slavery was.” We asked museum visitors outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.

Historians and researchers are expressing “grave concern” about President Trump’s push to purge museums of information he dislikes.

The president seems bent on eradicating the painful and defining legacy of slavery from American history. But at what cost?