🚨 Smithsonian SHOCKER: Trump’s Impeachments ERASED from History Exhibit in Jaw-Dropping Move! 

In a stunning development that’s set to ignite a firestorm of controversy, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History has just pulled a move that’s left historians, political junkies, and social media ablaze. As of ten minutes ago, references to President Donald Trump’s historic 2019 and 2021 impeachments have been completely wiped from the museum’s “Limits of Presidential Power” exhibit. Instead, the display has been reverted to its 2008 version, which only highlights Presidents Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton as those who “seriously faced removal.” This bombshell decision has sparked accusations of historical revisionism, political censorship, and even a deliberate attempt to rewrite the narrative of one of America’s most polarizing figures. Buckle up, because this story is about to blow up your Threads feed! 

The exhibit, part of the long-standing “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden” gallery, had included a temporary placard since September 2021 that detailed Trump’s unprecedented two impeachments. The first, in 2019, stemmed from allegations that Trump pressured Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden, his political rival, in exchange for military aid. The second, in 2021, charged him with “incitement of insurrection” following the January 6 Capitol riot, making him the only U.S. president to face impeachment twice. Both times, the Republican-led Senate acquitted him, but the events remain a defining chapter of his first term. So why, in 2025, has the Smithsonian chosen to erase these seismic moments from its narrative? 

According to a Smithsonian spokesperson, the decision was part of a “content review” prompted by the need to address “legacy content” in the exhibit, which hadn’t been fully updated since 2008. The spokesperson claimed the 2021 placard was meant to be a “short-term measure” to address current events but lingered until July 2025, when it was quietly removed. The exhibit now states that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal,” effectively airbrushing Trump’s impeachments out of the display. The museum insists this is temporary, promising that a “future and updated exhibit will include all impeachments.” But the lack of a clear timeline and the timing of this move have raised eyebrows across the political spectrum.

The backdrop to this decision is impossible to ignore. In March 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” demanding the removal of “anti-American ideology” from Smithsonian museums. The order accused the institution of succumbing to “divisive, race-centered ideology” and called for a return to displays that celebrate “American greatness.” Trump also attempted to fire Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, accusing her of partisan bias, though the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents rebuffed the move, asserting that only the institution’s secretary can make such decisions. Critics argue this exhibit change is a direct result of pressure from the Trump administration, with some calling it a chilling act of historical censorship.

Social media, especially Threads, is already erupting with reactions. Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh called the move “despicable” and “cowardly,” tweeting, “Trump’s 2 impeachments are historical facts. He’s using the powers of his office to rewrite history.” Political analyst Larry Sabato went further, telling Newsweek, “Trump uses the massive power of federal cash—our money—to threaten and coerce. We’re at the beginning, not the end. And it ought to frighten everyone outside Trump’s cult.” On the other side, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended the change, stating, “For too long, the Smithsonian has highlighted divisive, DEI exhibits out of touch with mainstream America. We support updating displays to highlight American greatness.”

The timing of this move couldn’t be more explosive. With Trump back in the White House, his administration has been flexing its muscle over cultural institutions, from the Kennedy Center to the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Smithsonian, a publicly funded institution with a $1 billion budget and millions of annual visitors, is a crown jewel of American history education. Altering its exhibits to downplay controversial aspects of Trump’s presidency has sparked accusations of “Orwellian” tactics, with critics like California Governor Gavin Newsom claiming on X that Trump is “censoring the Smithsonian like it’s the Epstein List.”

But is this really censorship, or just a practical decision? The Smithsonian argues that the exhibit’s outdated 2008 framework necessitated a temporary rollback, as other sections—like those covering Congress and the Supreme Court—haven’t been updated in nearly two decades. Updating a permanent gallery like “The American Presidency” requires “significant time and funding,” and the museum claims the 2021 placard didn’t meet its standards for “appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation.” Yet, the inclusion of recent items like Trump and Biden inauguration pins elsewhere in the gallery undercuts the argument that the exhibit is stuck in 2008.

This controversy is tailor-made for viral debates on Threads. Supporters of the change argue it’s a necessary correction to a biased narrative, while detractors see it as a dangerous precedent for erasing inconvenient truths. The hashtag #SmithsonianCensorship is already trending, with users posting memes of Trump wielding an eraser over history books and others demanding the museum “grow a spine.” The lack of transparency about the review process and the involvement of Trump’s executive order only fuels the fire.

What’s next? The Smithsonian has promised to restore Trump’s impeachments to the exhibit “in the coming weeks,” but skeptics wonder if political pressure will delay or dilute the update. With Trump’s administration pushing a broader agenda to reshape how American history is presented, from museums to school curricula, this move could be a harbinger of more changes to come. Will the Smithsonian stand firm as a “beacon of scholarship,” as its Board of Regents claims, or bend to the whims of political power?

One thing is certain: this story is far from over. It’s a perfect storm of politics, history, and power that’s guaranteed to keep Threads buzzing for weeks. So, what do you think? Is the Smithsonian caving to pressure, or just fixing an outdated exhibit? Drop your take below and let’s get this debate raging!