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John Cornyn: “The Smithsonian is a government institution through and…”

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Senator John Cornyn Criticizes Smithsonian's Direction and Calls for Return to Founding Principles

Published July 17, 2025 | Video Starts at 10:52

Moreover, the Smithsonian Institution itself has argued time and time again in court that they are in fact a government entity. In a case called Raven vs. Sajit, a federal court agreed ruling that The Smithsonian is a government institution through and through. That means that the Smithsonian is clearly subject to to oversight by the U.S. government, including the executive branch and the Congress. (10:52–10:58)

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