Smithsonian Responds To Pro-Life Booted Guests – Finally

House Republicans demanded answers from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum after a group of students wearing pro-life hats were expelled from the museum. The students were removed by security guards from the taxpayer-supported facility, which houses artifacts such as the Wright Flyer, the Hubble Space Telescope’s twin, and celebrates American achievements in aeronautics and space. The Smithsonian Secretary, Lonnie G. Bunch III, has now responded.

National Archives FORMALLY Apologizes To March For Life Visitors

According to Fox, Bunch stated the following,

“This was an aberration and not reflective of Smithsonian values and practice of welcoming all visitors regardless of viewpoint,” Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III said. “Visitors are not to be denied access based on messages on their clothing, and an error was made in this regard on January 20, 2023.”

When asked whether disciplinary action would be taken, Bunch responded, “The instruction to visitors to remove their pro-life hats was a mistake – a misinterpretation of what was permissible. It was not a willful violation.”

“We welcome all visitors without regard to their beliefs. Visitors may wear hats and other types of clothing with messages so long as their conduct is otherwise in compliance with Smithsonian policy,” Bunch responded when asked if the Smithsonian has policies against pro-life beliefs. “The Smithsonian does not allow demonstrations in the Smithsonian museums, including the carrying of placards, signs, and banners, regardless of the viewpoint of the demonstrations. Participants in demonstrations on the National Mall, however, are always welcome to enter Smithsonian buildings for museum purposes.”

This comes after the National Archives apologized, though it was pressured by House Republicans.