Trump Portrait Label Updated, Impeachment Note Removed (Full Transcript)

Name: Trump Portrait Label Updated, Impeachment Note Removed
Uploaded: 2026-01-13T02:04:31+00:00
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Description: National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment reference from Trump label, citing a minimalist approach, while Clinton’s nearby label still notes his impeachment.

National Portrait Gallery removes impeachment reference from Trump label, citing a minimalist approach, while Clinton’s nearby label still notes his impeachment.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: If you go to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, you might notice that something is missing from the exhibition on American presidents. That's because the text that used to be alongside Donald Trump's portrait, noting that he was impeached and acquitted twice during his first term, is no longer there. His portrait was actually changed. It's now this one of the president standing in the Oval Office with two of his fists on the Resolute desk. And the description here just notes that he is the 45th and 47th president and makes no mention of his impeachments. Now when we asked a spokesperson for the Smithsonian why that change happened, they said that they are pursuing a more minimalist approach and noted that that history is on display in other Smithsonian museums in Washington. However, if you look at other presidents' portraits and the descriptions that are under them, for example, Bill Clinton's, which is just a few feet away from Donald Trump's, it still notes inside his that yes, he was impeached because he lied about his affair with Monica Lewinsky.

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A report describes changes at the National Portrait Gallery’s display of American presidents: the label text that previously mentioned Donald Trump’s two impeachments and acquittals has been removed, and his portrait image was replaced with one showing him in the Oval Office. The Smithsonian says it is adopting a more minimalist approach and notes the impeachment history is covered in other Smithsonian museums. However, nearby displays—such as Bill Clinton’s—still mention his impeachment, raising questions about consistency in how presidential controversies are presented.

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Smithsonian Removes Impeachment Note From Trump Display

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Neutral: The tone is informational and observational, describing a curatorial change and the Smithsonian’s stated rationale, while noting a contrast with Clinton’s label without overtly endorsing a side.

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Question 1:
What change was made to Donald Trump’s National Portrait Gallery display?
His portrait and label were removed entirely
The label no longer mentions his impeachments and the portrait image was changed
A new label was added detailing his impeachments
His portrait was moved next to Bill Clinton’s
Correct Answer:
The label no longer mentions his impeachments and the portrait image was changed

Question 2:
What rationale did the Smithsonian provide for the change?
To correct an error in the record
To align with a more minimalist approach, with history covered elsewhere
Because the exhibit is being permanently closed
Because the portrait was damaged
Correct Answer:
To align with a more minimalist approach, with history covered elsewhere

Question 3:
Which other president’s label is cited as still mentioning impeachment?
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
Richard Nixon
Correct Answer:
Bill Clinton

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