An Oklahoma Republican representative went on national news over the weekend to defend controversial curriculum approved for elementary school students in the state.

Lindsey Halligan, the White House official leading a review of the Smithsonian Institution, argued you "can't really talk about slavery honestly unless you talk about hope and progress" during a Newsmax appearance on Wednesday.

The journalist interviews about Donald Trump’s Smithsonian takeover — and the former “Biggest Loser” trainer catches some strays.

In her August 19 monologue, Abby Phillips weighed in on the harsh realities of slavery in the U.S., citing the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, which is also reportedly one of the several institutions to have drawn the ire of President Trump in recent times.

President Trump has plunged once more into the nation’s cultural wars — this time with Washington’s famous Smithsonian Institution in his sights. As is often the case, the manner of Trump’s attack

Fitness trainer and media personality Jillian Michaels accused the legacy media outlet of mischaracterizing her remarks following a segment about the Smithsonian that delved into discussing slavery.

Unveiling Trump's shocking twist on history at Smithsonian exhibits - his controversial stance on slavery triggers uproar. #FakestMomentYet

It's not about whitewashing, it's all about full context, so while slavery is obviously a horrible aspect of our nation's history, you can't really talk about slavery honestly unless you also talk about hope and progress.