Smithsonian Restores Trump Impeachment References in National Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institution removed a temporary placard referencing President Donald Trump's two impeachments from its exhibit "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" due to concerns about the placard's appearance, location, timeline, and obstruction of exhibit objects. The deletions sparked public concern about potential political influence, especially amid Trump’s administration's broader efforts to reshape cultural narratives and restrict Smithsonian funding through executive orders. The Smithsonian denied any requests from the White House or government officials to remove the content and announced plans to update the impeachment section to comprehensively reflect all presidential impeachments, including Trump's, in the coming weeks. Trump's two impeachments in 2019 and 2021 remain unique, tied to allegations involving Ukraine and the January 6 Capitol attack, though he was acquitted by the Senate both times. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over how historical and political narratives are presented in national institutions during Trump's presidency.