The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will restore a placard referencing former President Donald Trump‘s two impeachments after removing it last month during an internal content review.
The exhibit section, titled The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden, will soon be updated “to reflect all impeachment proceedings in our nation’s history,” the museum said in a Saturday statement.
The placard had been on display since September 2021 but was removed in July 2025. The Smithsonian claimed the removal was not politically motivated and that “no Administration or other government official” requested its removal. It cited concerns about the placard’s placement, design, and consistency with other exhibit elements.
Trump’s administration has come under scrutiny for pressuring the Smithsonian, including efforts to oust an art museum director. Trump also signed an executive order in March to eliminate “divisive narratives” from federal museums.
The placard referenced Trump’s two impeachments: one for allegedly urging Ukraine to investigate Joe and Hunter Biden, and another for his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol attack. He was acquitted by the Senate both times.
Democrats criticized the placard’s removal. The Smithsonian emphasized its responsibility to present “accurate and complete histories.”
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