Overview
- The National Portrait Gallery installed a new black-and-white photograph of President Trump by White House photographer Daniel Torok in its America’s Presidents exhibition.
- The longer biographical placard that had noted Trump’s two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack was removed and replaced with a short label that lists only his years in office.
- Other presidents’ displays still feature descriptive wall text, including Bill Clinton’s label noting his impeachment, creating a contrast with Trump’s abbreviated caption.
- A gallery spokeswoman said the museum is exploring brief “tombstone” labels for some displays, and the gallery noted a broader update to the exhibition is planned this spring.
- The White House promoted the new display and celebrated the photo, while officials did not say whether the administration requested the changes as the Smithsonian continues a content review.