"Trump may not have the formal capacity to shape the leadership of any of the Smithsonian’s museums, but if other political actors treat him as if he does then, well, what’s the difference?"

In every area, this is it. Gift link & I'll share some fire quotes below.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/opinion/trump-smithsonian-portrait-gallery.html?unlocked_article_code=1.MU8.HS2Y.2LcGgm1BvFtD&smid=url-share