Smithsonian to Restore Trump Impeachment Info Amid Political Fallout

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History recently removed references to President Donald Trump's two impeachments from its exhibit "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden," reverting the display to a 2008 version that only mentions earlier impeachments. This removal, part of a broader content review, has sparked controversy and accusations of political influence, as the Smithsonian insists no government official requested the change. The museum plans to restore information about all impeachment proceedings, including Trump's, in a future exhibit update, but no specific timeline has been given. This action follows President Trump's executive order targeting the Smithsonian for allegedly promoting divisive and progressive political views, aiming to restore what he terms "truth and sanity" to American history. The administration has also taken broader steps to reshape national arts and cultural institutions in line with its agenda, including funding cuts and leadership changes. Critics argue these moves amount to rewriting history and suppressing dissenting perspectives within America’s premier cultural institutions.