In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, the National Portrait Gallery has chosen to display a new portrait of former President Donald Trump without any references to his two impeachments. The portrait is part of the gallery’s “America’s Presidents” exhibition, which showcases the official portraits of all U.S. presidents.
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According to NPR, the decision to remove the impeachment references from the accompanying text next to Trump’s portrait has raised questions about the role of museums in reflecting the political history of the country. The National Portrait Gallery has not provided a specific reason for the removal of the references, but it comes at a time when discussions about the legacy of the Trump presidency are still ongoing.
On the other hand, Fox News reports that the Smithsonian has also made a similar decision to replace Trump’s portrait display and strip references to the January 6th Capitol riot and his impeachments from the accompanying text. This move follows President Trump’s criticism of museums being “woke” and threats to cut funding.
The decision to alter the display of Trump’s portrait has drawn mixed reactions from the public and political commentators. Some argue that museums should accurately reflect the history of the presidency, including the controversies and events that took place during Trump’s tenure. Others believe that the removal of the references is a form of revisionism that whitewashes the reality of Trump’s presidency.
Overall, the decision by the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian to remove impeachment references next to Trump’s portrait has reignited discussions about the intersection of politics and art, as well as the responsibility of museums to present a balanced and accurate portrayal of history.
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References:
1. NPR – https://www.npr.org/2026/01/11/nx-s1-5673948/trump-portrait-gallery-impeachment
2. Fox News – https://www.foxnews.com/us/smithsonian-replaces-trump-portrait-display-strips-jan-6-impeachment-references-from-accompanying-text
3. Axios – https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPMzhOYk5EVG0xN0Q0Q21ldXZEUlJtNzdYNlpFclhXd2NMSEdvejRYaHVhWGpJTlRYb19OLTAtM3V1XzJaX0wyS3MxTDVEaFdtdndiNzBNTVh3R0dMQ09rQkkxaHlhcEpNa1R3VmpJd2dickRhWVZqY20xcVpYV0ZZQXp3ODVfcFE?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
4. Indiana State News – http://indiana.statenews.net/news/278802108/jestin-porter-helps-clemson-beat-notre-dame-to-run-win-streak-to-7
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