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Smithsonian Says Impeachment Labels Removed Over Display Standards, Not White House Demand

Removed signage failed to meet museum display standards, prompting officials to plan a future restoration of impeachment references without providing a timeline.

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Wer das Museum für US-Geschichte in Washington besucht, wird dort vorerst nichts mehr über die früheren Amtsenthebungsverfahren gegen Präsident Donald Trump erfahren. Das Museum entfernte die Hinweise laut "Washington Post" aus seiner Ausstellung.
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Overview

  • The Smithsonian said labels on President Trump’s two impeachment proceedings were removed because they did not meet its standards for appearance, placement and overall presentation.
  • In July the National Museum of American History reverted its “Limits of Presidential Power” section to its 2008 format, eliminating the 2021 updates that documented Trump’s impeachments.
  • The institution denied receiving any directive from the White House to delete impeachment references despite earlier reports of political pressure during a spring content review.
  • Smithsonian officials pledged that an upcoming exhibition will restore all impeachment procedures but have not provided a timeline for its debut.
  • The controversy has driven leadership changes, including the resignation of National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet following White House criticism of exhibit captions.