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Smithsonian Reinstates Trump Impeachment Entries With Minor Text Revisions

Museum officials say the new display corrects prior consistency issues by restoring both impeachments under independent curatorial authority.

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The exhibit, as seen on Friday.
Signage for the exhibition titled "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" is displayed inside the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History on August 1.
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Overview

  • The National Museum of American History has completed an update to its Impeachment case exhibit, reinstating President Trump’s two impeachments with minor wording changes.
  • The first impeachment entry now describes Trump’s solicitation of foreign interference as “alleged,” while the second omits references to “false statements” and a quote linking his January 6 speech to imminent lawless action.
  • The revised placard is positioned lower in the display case to align with other sections and avoid blocking key artifacts.
  • Smithsonian officials say the July removal addressed exhibit inconsistencies, enabled a permanent installation and had no government or White House influence.
  • The new display underscores the museum’s commitment to curatorial independence and reflects all presidential impeachments pending a comprehensive exhibit overhaul.