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flag The Smithsonian removed Trump’s impeachment and Jan. 6 references from his portrait caption, sparking debate over presidential legacy portrayal.

flag In a recent update, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery deleted references to Donald Trump's impeachments and the January 6 Capitol uprising from the caption of his official portrait, replacing it with a new one that depicts him at the Resolute Desk. flag The removal of a portrait that Trump had posted on Truth Social coincided with the change, which left out the specific historical context found in captions for other recent presidents. flag Officials noted that exhibit updates are still being made, but the Smithsonian has not provided a public explanation. flag Particularly in light of the increased political unrest in early 2026, the action has spurred discussion about how presidential legacies are displayed in national museums.

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