Smithsonian Alters Trump Impeachment Exhibit Under Pressure

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has temporarily removed references to Donald Trump's two impeachments from its 'Limits of Presidential Power' exhibit, reverting the display to its 2008 format, which only covers the impeachments of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton. The Smithsonian stated the changes were made to address outdated content, while promising that a future update will include all presidential impeachments. Reports indicate the change followed pressure from the Trump White House, which has faced criticism for attempting to influence museum content to reflect a more favorable view of American history. The museum acknowledged that the label referencing Trump’s impeachments, introduced in 2021 to capture recent events, was intended as a temporary addition. Critics argue the Smithsonian is yielding to political pressure and undermining historical accuracy. The incident underscores ongoing debates about how recent and controversial political events are represented in national museums.