Actor Nick Offerman has criticized the White House for turning America's 250th birthday into a glorified variety show. He accused the administration of using the milestone as a high-budget, taxpayer-subsidized rebranding campaign. Critics argue that the transformation of shared history into a product to be sold rather than historical reflection. The administration has also been criticized for removing historical markers across the National Park System, including ones that address the complex history of George Washington's history with slavery. Critics suggest that official bipartisan efforts are being overshadowed by corporate-funded framework that operates as a financial black box.