The Smithsonian is pushing back against allegations that some artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture following President Trump's executive order to purge "improper ideology" from the broader institution.

Rev. Amos Brown said he was notified that two artifacts he loaned to the National Museum of African American History and Culture would be returned to him.

Some artifacts and exhibits are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It comes a month after President Trump’s executive order to remove what he calls “improper ideology” from Smithsonian museums.