Smithsonian's Quiet Move: Trump Reference Removed from Impeachment Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History has quietly removed explicit references to President Donald Trump from an impeachment exhibit, following significant White House pressure. The museum's action is part of a broader review process, agreed upon after the Trump administration targeted arts leadership for removal.

In March, Trump ordered the removal of supposedly divisive ideologies from the Smithsonian, sparking fears of political interference. The executive order raised alarms about the potential erasure of integral elements of American history from the nation's premier museum and research institution.

The museum had initially placed a temporary label on Trump's impeachment narratives, covering the period from Andrew Johnson in 1868 to recent attempts. With Congress funding its operations, the Smithsonian insists it remains autonomous, even as political tensions seep into its decision-making processes.

(With inputs from agencies.)