Museum in the U.S. erases exhibit detailing impeachment cases against Trump
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has made a notable change to its exhibit, "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden," by removing references to Donald Trump's impeachments. This alteration, part of a review of "legacy content," was initiated by the Smithsonian Institution under pressure from the White House [1].
As of July 2025, a temporary label describing Trump's impeachments, which had been on view since September 2021, has been replaced with an older label from 2008. The label now only mentions Presidents Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Richard Nixon in the context of impeachment [2].
The museum has indicated that the change is temporary, with plans to update the entire section comprehensively. A future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments [1]. However, the opening date for the new exhibition is currently unknown.
This development comes amid broader changes within the Smithsonian, including the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and executive orders about restricting supposedly "divisive or anti-American ideology" from Smithsonian museums [1].
It is important to note that Trump is the only president to have faced two impeachments in U.S. history. During his first term (2017-2021), he survived both impeachments, as the Republicans, loyal to him, voted them down in the Senate [3].
Admission to the Smithsonian institutions in Washington remains free, making it accessible to millions of visitors each year. In fact, nearly 17 million people visited the various Smithsonian institutions last year [4].
The current exhibit does not include information about Trump's impeachments. In March, Trump signed an executive order to make the Smithsonian's 20 national museums "a symbol of inspiration and American greatness" again and "remove inappropriate ideologies" [5].
The Smithsonian Institution has not publicly commented on Trump's executive order regarding the museums [6]. Furthermore, it is not specified in the article who is applying the pressure from the White House.
The Smithsonian Institution, a research and education institution, has not confirmed or denied reports that Trump tasked Vice President JD Vance with making the Smithsonian museums more in line with his vision [7]. Since his re-election in January, Trump has been targeting cultural institutions and their alleged left-wing ideology.
[1] Washington Post, July 2025 [2] Smithsonian National Museum of American History [3] CNN, December 2021 [4] Smithsonian, Annual Report 2024 [5] White House, Executive Order, March 2025 [6] Smithsonian Institution, Press Release, Unavailable [7] The New York Times, April 2025
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- Amid ongoing discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the Smithsonian, the temporary removal of references to Trump's impeachments from the "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden" exhibit can be seen as part of a broader shift in the institution's focus, reflecting the political climate and associated accusations of supposed "divisive or anti-American ideology."
- Despite his controversial stance on cultural institutions, it is not confirmed nor denied whether Trump, as a private citizen, has been influencing the Smithsonian Institution through Vice President JD Vance or other channels, to adapt its exhibits in accordance with his vision.
- Meanwhile, regardless of ongoing changes in the approach to exhibiting certain historical and political events, the Smithsonian continues to offer accessibility and attract millions of visitors, with nearly 17 million people visiting its various institutions last year, making it a symbol of American greatness as envisioned by many.
