Trump impeachment details to be restored at Smithsonian after exhibit revision criticized

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The Smithsonian announced it will restore information about President Trump’s two impeachments in an exhibit. The National Museum of American History had previously removed the details in a display reversion to 2008.

The restored content will cover the impeachments that occurred during Trump’s presidency. These events marked the third and fourth presidential impeachments in U.S. history.

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The decision follows criticism over the museum omitting the impeachments in a previous revision. That version rolled back the exhibit to its pre-Trump-era content.

Trump’s first impeachment was in 2019 over his dealings with Ukraine. The second came in 2021 after the January 6 Capitol riot.

Museums often face pressure to balance historical completeness with political sensitivities. Institutions like the Smithsonian aim to document events without partisan bias.

Some see the restoration as an overdue correction to maintain historical integrity. Others argue museums should remain apolitical and avoid controversial updates.

The Smithsonian did not specify the format or layout of the restored material. Officials said changes will be implemented within weeks.

The exhibit is part of the National Museum of American History, which chronicles U.S. presidential legacies. Trump is the only president to have been impeached twice.