During a hearing on July 21, 2026, Republican lawmakers expressed strong criticism towards Anthea M. Hartig, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. In response, Democratic lawmakers characterized the allegations against Hartig as unfounded.
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Republican Lawmakers Criticize Smithsonian Museum Director During Hearing
Republican lawmakers criticized Anthea M. Hartig, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, during a hearing on July 21, 2026. Democratic lawmakers dismissed the allegations made against her as unfounded.
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