Overview
- A black-and-white image by White House photographer Daniel Torok replaced a previous photo in the museum’s America’s Presidents exhibition.
- The new placard lists only Trump’s years in office, whereas the prior label detailed his two impeachments and the Jan. 6 attack.
- The White House promoted the updated display on its official X account as the gallery characterized the shift as exploring shorter “tombstone” labels.
- Portraits of other presidents, including Bill Clinton, still include contextual wall text noting major events such as impeachment.
- The Smithsonian has not said the administration requested the change, though the move follows months of reported pressure and the resignation of the gallery’s director.