National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment references next to Trump photo
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Key Points:
- The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has updated the wall text for President Trump's portrait, removing mentions of his two impeachments and details about his presidency.
- The new label now only includes Trump's birth year, presidential order (45th and 47th), term dates, and photographer information, reflecting a shift toward more general exhibition descriptions.
- This change coincides with broader tensions at the Smithsonian, including a Trump executive order targeting "divisive race-centered ideology" and a White House-ordered review of Smithsonian museums.
- Trump previously attempted to remove the National Portrait Gallery director, Kim Sajet, who later resigned amid accusations of partisanship and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- The White House praised
