A coalition of 20 Hispanic conservative leaders has written a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, urging House Republicans to prioritize defunding the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. The letter, organized by Alfonso Aguilar, director of Hispanic engagement for American Principles Project (APP), voices concerns about the museum project being manipulated by left-wing ideologues.

In the letter, Aguilar argues that taxpayer money should not be used to promote any ideological perspectives, especially when it offers a distorted and offensive description of an entire group of American citizens. He states, "The reality is that providing more funding for the museum at this time will only embolden the Leftist ideologues that control it. And, once the museum is fully established and built, Congress will be practically powerless to demand any changes."

The coalition of Hispanic leaders believes that defunding the museum is crucial in order to prevent the promotion of biased perspectives. They assert that the museum project has been hijacked by those with a specific agenda, and providing additional funding will only reinforce their control.

This call to defund the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino comes at a time when there is a growing concern among conservative Hispanic leaders about the direction of the project. The letter serves as a united front against what is perceived as an attempt to use taxpayer money to promote a biased narrative.

The coalition's letter emphasizes the need for Congress to assert its power and prevent the establishment of a museum that does not accurately represent the Hispanic community. By urging House Republicans to prioritize the defunding of the museum, Hispanic conservative leaders hope to safeguard the integrity of the project and ensure that it does not become a platform for ideological manipulation.

The letter from these Hispanic leaders is a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. It highlights the concerns of those who believe that the project has been compromised and seeks to bring attention to the potential consequences of providing additional funding.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how House Republicans will respond to this call for action. The coalition of Hispanic leaders has made their position clear, and now it is up to Congress to consider the implications of funding a museum that may not accurately represent the American Latino community.