Japanese American museum head laments Trump-led cuts to financing

japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/15/2025

Summary

The Japanese American National Museum is feeling the impact of President Trump's grant cuts, which have led to the suspension of its workshop program on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. The initiative, supported by funding from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, allows teachers across the country to explore this history with their students. Amid the loss of National Endowment for the Humanities funding, JANM has had to halt these educational programs, raising concerns about the broader implications for cultural institutions.