The National Portrait Gallery has replaced Donald Trump’s official caption with a stripped-down version that no longer mentions his two impeachments or the Capitol riot.
At a Glance
- The National Portrait Gallery removed text about Trump’s impeachments from his portrait caption
- New caption only lists his years in office
- White House shared photos of updated display on January 10
- Museum exploring less descriptive labels for some exhibits
The Smithsonian Institution quietly updated President Trump’s portrait display without the controversial details that previously accompanied it.
The Caption Change
The previous caption explicitly stated Trump was “impeached twice, on charges of abuse of power and incitement of insurrection after supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.” The new version simply lists his term dates.
This creates a stark contrast with other presidential displays. Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton all retain detailed placards describing events during their administrations.
Museum Response
Concetta Duncan, National Portrait Gallery spokeswoman, told News Of Los Angeles the museum is exploring less descriptive “tombstone labels” for some new exhibits. She confirmed Trump’s portrait has changed before.
| Caption Detail | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Impeachments | Included | Removed |
| Jan 6 | Mentioned | Removed |
| Term Details | Full description | Years only |
Key Takeaways
- Smithsonian removed Trump’s impeachment details from display
- New black-and-white portrait taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok
- Museum exploring shorter labels for future exhibits
- Change follows White House pressure on museum content review
The quietly updated display represents another shift in how Trump’s controversial presidency details are presented publicly.
