In a bold move aimed at reshaping the narrative around American history, President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” This directive, which aims to reinstate monuments and public displays that were removed during the Biden administration, comes at a time when the debate over the country’s historical symbols and narratives has reached new heights.

The executive order marks a significant effort by the Trump administration to undo what it views as the harmful legacy of the “woke” movement and historical revisionism. The president’s new policy seeks to restore the nation’s heritage, emphasizing the achievements of the United States in a positive light while dismantling what he describes as a narrative driven by divisive ideologies.

The President’s Vision
In the order, President Trump points to the years following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and the subsequent removal of statues, monuments, and historical markers that were deemed controversial. Trump specifically criticized the efforts of the previous administration to push a divisive narrative around American history, suggesting that it distorted the founding principles of the country.

“The prior administration advanced this corrosive ideology,” Trump wrote, highlighting his concerns about the training programs introduced at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, a site where the nation declared that “all men are created equal.” Under the Biden administration, certain programs sponsored by organizations advocated for dismantling “Western foundations” and focusing on institutional racism, a philosophy that the president views as un-American.