The president signed an executive order this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

The White House has announced a review of some Smithsonian Institution museums to "ensure alignment" with President Donald Trump 's goals. Newsweek has contacted the Smithsonian for comment via email outside regular working hours.

In a letter addressed to Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian, White House officials said they would lead a “comprehensive internal review” of Smithsonian museums and exhibitions, focusing on areas including public-facing content, the curatorial process, and exhibition planning, among others.

American officials quickly discovered a major snag in planning for the summit: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host the two world leaders were severely limited.