The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed explicit references to President Trump’s impeachments from an exhibit last month. A person familiar with the exhibit told The Washington Post that the change occurred during a content review done under pressure from the White House to remove an art museum director. A spokesperson mentioned that a future exhibit would include all impeachments. Earlier this year, President Trump signed an executive order calling for “improper, divisive or anti-American ideology” to be removed from the Smithsonian.
Meanwhile, the White House has announced plans to spend $200 million to build a new ballroom in the East Wing starting next month. The construction costs would be covered by Trump and anonymous donors.