The Smithsonian plans to update its exhibit to include Donald Trump's two impeachments, which had been previously removed. The museum clarified that no administration pressured them to remove these references, dispelling concerns of historical revisionism. The exhibit on presidential power limits will now reflect all impeachments, including Trump's, following his unique context as the only president impeached twice. The original placard added in 2021 was deemed inconsistent with museum standards and obstructed visibility of displayed objects, leading to its removal. Timing for the new display remains unclear.
The Smithsonian will include Donald Trump's two impeachments in an updated presentation after they were previously removed, and denied any pressure to do so.
A label referring to Trump's impeachments was added in 2021 to the National Museum for American History's exhibit on the American presidency.
Trump is the only president to have been impeached twice, first in 2019 for pushing Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection.
The Smithsonian stated that the placard referencing Trump's impeachments did not meet the museum's standards in appearance, location, and overall presentation.
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