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Smithsonian to Reinstate Trump Impeachment References in Coming Weeks

The institution says the removal reflected its display standards rather than external pressure.

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In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, Senate votes 57-43 to acquit on the fifth day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • The Smithsonian announced August 3 that it will restore references to President Trump’s two impeachment trials in its flagship “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden” exhibition later this month.
  • In a statement, the institution attributed the July removal of the placard to internal standards on appearance, placement, and timeline rather than direction from the White House or other officials.
  • Since the update, the exhibit has only displayed the cases of Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Richard Nixon, omitting Trump as the sole president impeached twice.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer decried the omission as an attempt to rewrite history, prompting the museum to commit to a comprehensive overhaul.
  • The decision follows President Trump’s March executive order to eliminate “divisive” content and a June Board of Regents review that reaffirmed curatorial independence across Smithsonian museums.