Museum of American History Omittes Mention of Trump's Impeachment Process in Exhibit - Museum annuls Trump's impeachment mention from American history display
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has recently made a notable change to its "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" exhibition, removing references to President Donald Trump's two impeachments. This update is part of a broader review and revision of the "Limits of Presidential Power" section, which has not been updated since 2008.
The temporary label mentioning Trump's impeachments has been replaced with a 2008 label that states "only three presidents have seriously faced removal," specifically Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Richard Nixon—without mentioning Trump. The Smithsonian explains this update was necessary due to the other topics in this section not having been updated since 2008, implying the decision wasn't just about Trump but part of a larger revision.
In response to criticism, the Smithsonian has stated that a future, updated exhibit will include all impeachments, signaling plans to reintegrate Trump's impeachments in a more comprehensive display.
This change aligns with broader institutional shifts following former President Trump’s 2023 executive order calling for the removal of “improper, divisive or anti-American ideology” from Smithsonian museums, which led to the cancellation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs earlier in 2025.
It is important to note that Donald Trump is not named in the current exhibition. The museum for US history has removed a reference to Trump's impeachments, and the current exhibition does not mention them. Admission to the Smithsonian institutions in Washington remains generally free.
The new exhibition, which will likely include information about Donald Trump's impeachments, is yet to have a confirmed opening date. This change comes as Trump has been targeting cultural institutions since his re-election in January 2021, with the former president signing a decree in March 2021 to make the Smithsonian National Museums symbols of inspiration and American greatness, and to remove inappropriate ideologies.
References: 1. The Washington Post 2. Smithsonian Channel
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- The decision by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to omit references to President Donald Trump's impeachments in its exhibition aligns with wider policy and legislative changes in politics, such as the executive order issued by Trump in 2023 to modify the museum's content.
