The White House is calling for a review of materials in the Smithsonian museums ahead of America’s 250th birthday next year.

Hurricane Erin may not be forecast to make landfall, but the sprawling Category 2 storm is still going to impact much of the East Coast as it tracks north this week. On Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency to prepare for the life-threatening rip currents and storm surge expected to affect the coastal region.

There are heightened concerns for D.C.'s Smithsonian museums after President Trump issued a Truth Social post criticizing the institution and what he called “woke” culture.

Donald Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to criticize the Smithsonian museums for focusing too much on slavery and “the downtrodden.” He has ordered a review of materials at eight of the museums, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

President Donald Trump attacked the Smithsonian in a Truth Social post again over its depictions of slavery, receiving heavy pushback online.