A lawsuit claims the Trump administration downplayed slavery in park exhibits, amid criticism over its historical messaging.

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration suppressed narratives on slavery in National Park exhibits ahead of Black History Month, but President Trump did not address the claims during a White House event marking the 100th anniversary of the observance. Instead, he highlighted tax cuts, funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and criminal justice reforms from his first term, while honoring civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson and other Black American contributors. The event occurred on February 19, 2026, amid ongoing scrutiny over federal historical presentations.