Summary
The Smithsonian Institution removed a reference to President Donald Trump's impeachments from an exhibit about the American presidency. The Smithsonian plans to update the exhibit to include all impeachments in the future. The change is temporary as the museum updates its presentations about presidential history.
Key Facts
- The exhibit about the American presidency at the Smithsonian Institution initially included a reference to Trump's two impeachments.
- A statement from the Smithsonian clarified that future updates to the exhibit will include all impeachments.
- The decision to remove the Trump impeachment reference was part of a broader review of outdated content.
- The exhibit also featured materials about President Bill Clinton's impeachment and the Watergate scandal involving President Richard Nixon.
- In September 2021, a temporary label was added to address Trump's impeachments but was not meant to be permanent.
- The White House has shown interest in adjusting how American history is presented, focusing on highlighting American achievements.
- President Trump was impeached twice, first in 2019 for actions involving Ukraine and President Biden, and again in 2021 for the events of January 6.
- The Senate, led by Republicans at the time, acquitted Trump in both impeachment trials.
