Exhibit Changes

Great museums like the Smithsonian Institutions are constantly changing -- new exhibits, new wall texts, new ideas and new ways of thinking about old ideas. That is normal. What is not normal is American museums facing high-decibel pressure from the White House to conform to a single view of our nation's history. This page is intended to track changes to exhibits that may, or may not, reflect that pressure, along with news coverage that gives readers background on those changes.

1. President Donald J. Trump Photo Text

Change noted: Jan. 10, 2026

Our photo is from: Sep. 13. 2025.

Context: On January 10th, 2-26, the Washington Post reported: "The National Portrait Gallery removed a swath of text that mentioned President Donald Trump’s two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection as it swapped out a prominent photo of him this week."

Our volunteers documented an earlier version of this display on September 13th, 2025. The full text is below.

Close-Up: President Donald J. Trump Photo Text

Change noted: Jan. 10, 2026

Our photo is from: Sep. 13. 2025.

Text as of September 13, 2025.

Donald J. Trump born 1946
Forty-fifth president, 2017–2021
Forty-seventh president, 2025–2029

After a long career in business and television, Donald J. Trump overcame a crowded primary field to win the Republican Party’s nomination and the 2016 election. His campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), has come to signify his supporters and his political agenda.

During his first term, Trump appointed a record number of federal judges, including three Supreme Court justices. He brokered a series of agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, focused on immigration policy, and reduced government regulations. He also promoted the development of COVID-19 vaccines while making economic prosperity a key priority. Impeached twice, on charges of abuse of power and incitement of insurrection after supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, he was acquitted by the Senate in both trials.

After losing to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump mounted a historic comeback in the 2024 election. He is the only president aside from Grover Cleveland (1837–1908) to have won a nonconsecutive second term.

This portrait was taken during President Trump’s first term in office and will remain on view until his commissioned painting is unveiled.

Matt McClain (born 1975)
Inkjet print, 2017 (printed 2020) NPG.2022.158.2

This portrait has been adopted by
Chris and Christine Murphy.
ADOPT-A-PORTAIT

Donald J. Trump nacido en 1946
45º presidente, 2017–2021
47º presidente, 2025–2029

Tras una larga carrera en los negocios y la televisión, Donald J. Trump prevaleció en unas competidas primarias del Partido Republicano y ganó las elecciones de 2016. Su lema de campaña, “Hagamos que Estados Unidos vuelva a ser grande”, encarna a sus seguidores y su agenda política.

Durante su primer mandato nombró a un número récord de jueces federales, incluidos tres del Tribunal Supremo. Negoció una serie de acuerdos entre Israel y varias naciones árabes, puso su mira en la política migratoria y redujo las regulaciones gubernamentales. También promovió el desarrollo de vacunas contra el COVID-19 y dio suma prioridad a la prosperidad económica. Trump fue sometido a juicio político dos veces por abuso de poder e incitar a la insurrección cuando sus seguidores atacaron el Capitolio de EE.UU. el 6 de enero de 2021. El Senado lo absolvió en ambos casos.

Derrotado por Joe Biden en 2020, Trump logró un histórico regreso en las elecciones de 2024. Es el único presidente, además de Grover Cleveland (1837–1908), que ha ganado un segundo término no consecutivo.

Este retrato se tomó durante el primer mandato del presidente Trump y permanecerá expuesto hasta que se unvele la pintura comisionada.

Matt McClain (n. 1975)
Impresión por inyección de tinta, 2017 (imp. 2020) NPG.2022.158.2

Este retrato ha sido adoptado por
Chris y Christine Murphy.