Lets take this one step at a time and put the left wing crap to rest..
Dr Soon located grant funding as do all professionals in the research fields. The Smithsonian Staff did the paper work which included the need for a progress report, along with a 40-60% over head siphon of the funds to the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian was fully aware who the donor was and by contractual agreement, forbid the Smithsonian or Dr Soon to use the name of the donor, as is commonly done on both sides of the Isle.
The NY slimes article was factually incorrect as the Smithsonian was fully aware of all dealings and agreements. The letter by the Smithsonian is a smoke screen and deceitful as they were fully aware and were part of the grant receiving process. Anyone who thinks the Smithsonian was not informed is not informed. The grant process involves legal departments and agency heads.
I wonder when the left wing crap piles will fess up to their George Soros funded through multiple levels of groups and shadow organizations, who is pushing this socialist take over attempt. Or their special interest groups and corporate sponsors who are putting millions of dollars into democrat coffers after receiving special treatment and wavers from the Obama Administration..
The outright hypocrisy of the left is stunning to behold..