Trump Attacks Black History: CNN Debate on Erasing Slavery from Museums Must-Watch Debate

In this powerful discussion from CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Bakari Sellers joins Leah Wright Rigueur, Scott Jennings, Batya Ungar-Sargon, and Sabrina Singh to respond to Donald Trump’s latest remarks about revising the Smithsonian’s coverage of slavery. The panel unpacks the political agenda behind rewriting history, the purpose of museums, the legacy of slavery, and why we must confront our past to understand our present.

Key Topics Discussed:
* Donald Trump’s push to revise Smithsonian exhibits on slavery
* The historical significance and educational purpose of museums
* American exceptionalism vs. historical accountability
* Legacy of chattel slavery and systemic racism in American institutions
* Political motivations behind “anti-woke” rhetoric
* The importance of protecting history and promoting historical literacy