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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

2025-05-27 09:40 Last Updated At:10:00

May 26, 2025

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Palestinian boys play by their family's vehicle, which was burnt during an overnight attack by Israeli settlers and left several burnt vehicles and damaged homes, residents said, in the West Bank village of Bruqin, near Salfit, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Palestinian boys play by their family's vehicle, which was burnt during an overnight attack by Israeli settlers and left several burnt vehicles and damaged homes, residents said, in the West Bank village of Bruqin, near Salfit, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

People place flowers on a fence outside Krome Detention Center in Miami, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a vigil to recognize people who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as well as those affected by mass deportations. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

People place flowers on a fence outside Krome Detention Center in Miami, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a vigil to recognize people who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as well as those affected by mass deportations. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

People show photos of their missed relatives to Ukrainian soldiers during a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People show photos of their missed relatives to Ukrainian soldiers during a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukrainian soldiers walk after a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukrainian soldiers walk after a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People participate in the annual Hillbrow street parade organized by the Windybrow Arts Centre and other local organisations in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

People participate in the annual Hillbrow street parade organized by the Windybrow Arts Centre and other local organisations in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Diane Christie wears a necklace with a photograph of her uncle, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly, inside Santos Robinson Mortuary, Friday, May 23, 2025, in San Leandro, Calif., whose remains had been missing since being killed when the World War II bomber nicknamed Heaven Can Wait was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the water off the coast of New Guinea on March 11, 1944. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Diane Christie wears a necklace with a photograph of her uncle, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly, inside Santos Robinson Mortuary, Friday, May 23, 2025, in San Leandro, Calif., whose remains had been missing since being killed when the World War II bomber nicknamed Heaven Can Wait was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the water off the coast of New Guinea on March 11, 1944. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rides a camel after a tour of Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort, Sunday, May 25, 2025, near Manama, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rides a camel after a tour of Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort, Sunday, May 25, 2025, near Manama, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

People take part in a protest demanding the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

People take part in a protest demanding the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Johan Helberg stands next to his house, with the container ship NCL Salten in the background, after the 135-meter-long ship ran aground in the Trondheimsfjord, outside Byneset, in Trondheim, Norway, Thursday May 22, 2025. (Jan Langhaug/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Johan Helberg stands next to his house, with the container ship NCL Salten in the background, after the 135-meter-long ship ran aground in the Trondheimsfjord, outside Byneset, in Trondheim, Norway, Thursday May 22, 2025. (Jan Langhaug/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

People clear the rubble of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People clear the rubble of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Alex Palou, left, of Spain, has his winner's ring kissed by his daughter Lucia on the Yard of Bricks on the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Alex Palou, left, of Spain, has his winner's ring kissed by his daughter Lucia on the Yard of Bricks on the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

A clown walks to take part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A clown walks to take part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ib·Òez slides safely into home plate under Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ib·Òez slides safely into home plate under Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Family members of George Floyd, from left, Bianca Williams, Zsa Zsa Floyd, and Arianna Williams, 7, react during a memorial service on the anniversary of Floyd's death on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Family members of George Floyd, from left, Bianca Williams, Zsa Zsa Floyd, and Arianna Williams, 7, react during a memorial service on the anniversary of Floyd's death on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The shadow of a wind turbine falls on a field at a wind farm near Aschersleben, Germany, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

The shadow of a wind turbine falls on a field at a wind farm near Aschersleben, Germany, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Israeli police scuffle with young Israelis marching through Jerusalem's Old City marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo: AP/Leo Correa)

Israeli police scuffle with young Israelis marching through Jerusalem's Old City marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo: AP/Leo Correa)

A woman looks through her home's broken window at more damage the day after tornado hit Puerto Varas, Chile, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Patricio Aguayo)

A woman looks through her home's broken window at more damage the day after tornado hit Puerto Varas, Chile, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Patricio Aguayo)

Participants compete in the men's downhill race category of the traditional annual Cheese Rolling contest at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

Participants compete in the men's downhill race category of the traditional annual Cheese Rolling contest at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

Colombians and Haitians who are accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise are escorted in handcuffs to their court hearing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Colombians and Haitians who are accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise are escorted in handcuffs to their court hearing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident after a car collided with pedestrians near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident after a car collided with pedestrians near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool players celebrate with the trophy on an open-top bus during the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool players celebrate with the trophy on an open-top bus during the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Palestinian boys play by their family's vehicle, which was burnt during an overnight attack by Israeli settlers and left several burnt vehicles and damaged homes, residents said, in the West Bank village of Bruqin, near Salfit, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

Palestinian boys play by their family's vehicle, which was burnt during an overnight attack by Israeli settlers and left several burnt vehicles and damaged homes, residents said, in the West Bank village of Bruqin, near Salfit, Friday, May 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

People place flowers on a fence outside Krome Detention Center in Miami, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a vigil to recognize people who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as well as those affected by mass deportations. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

People place flowers on a fence outside Krome Detention Center in Miami, Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a vigil to recognize people who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as well as those affected by mass deportations. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

People show photos of their missed relatives to Ukrainian soldiers during a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People show photos of their missed relatives to Ukrainian soldiers during a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukrainian soldiers walk after a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukrainian soldiers walk after a POWs exchange between Russia and Ukraine, in Chernyhiv region, Ukraine, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People participate in the annual Hillbrow street parade organized by the Windybrow Arts Centre and other local organisations in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

People participate in the annual Hillbrow street parade organized by the Windybrow Arts Centre and other local organisations in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Diane Christie wears a necklace with a photograph of her uncle, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly, inside Santos Robinson Mortuary, Friday, May 23, 2025, in San Leandro, Calif., whose remains had been missing since being killed when the World War II bomber nicknamed Heaven Can Wait was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the water off the coast of New Guinea on March 11, 1944. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Diane Christie wears a necklace with a photograph of her uncle, World War II U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Thomas Kelly, inside Santos Robinson Mortuary, Friday, May 23, 2025, in San Leandro, Calif., whose remains had been missing since being killed when the World War II bomber nicknamed Heaven Can Wait was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the water off the coast of New Guinea on March 11, 1944. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rides a camel after a tour of Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort, Sunday, May 25, 2025, near Manama, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rides a camel after a tour of Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort, Sunday, May 25, 2025, near Manama, Bahrain. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)

People take part in a protest demanding the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

People take part in a protest demanding the end of the war and immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Johan Helberg stands next to his house, with the container ship NCL Salten in the background, after the 135-meter-long ship ran aground in the Trondheimsfjord, outside Byneset, in Trondheim, Norway, Thursday May 22, 2025. (Jan Langhaug/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Johan Helberg stands next to his house, with the container ship NCL Salten in the background, after the 135-meter-long ship ran aground in the Trondheimsfjord, outside Byneset, in Trondheim, Norway, Thursday May 22, 2025. (Jan Langhaug/NTB Scanpix via AP)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

People clear the rubble of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

People clear the rubble of residential houses destroyed by a Russian strike in Korostyshiv, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Alex Palou, left, of Spain, has his winner's ring kissed by his daughter Lucia on the Yard of Bricks on the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Alex Palou, left, of Spain, has his winner's ring kissed by his daughter Lucia on the Yard of Bricks on the start/finish line after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

A clown walks to take part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A clown walks to take part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ib·Òez slides safely into home plate under Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers third base Andy Ib·Òez slides safely into home plate under Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges in the fourth inning during a baseball game, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Family members of George Floyd, from left, Bianca Williams, Zsa Zsa Floyd, and Arianna Williams, 7, react during a memorial service on the anniversary of Floyd's death on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Family members of George Floyd, from left, Bianca Williams, Zsa Zsa Floyd, and Arianna Williams, 7, react during a memorial service on the anniversary of Floyd's death on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The shadow of a wind turbine falls on a field at a wind farm near Aschersleben, Germany, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

The shadow of a wind turbine falls on a field at a wind farm near Aschersleben, Germany, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Israeli police scuffle with young Israelis marching through Jerusalem's Old City marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo: AP/Leo Correa)

Israeli police scuffle with young Israelis marching through Jerusalem's Old City marking Jerusalem Day, an Israeli holiday celebrating the capture of east Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War, Monday, May 26, 2025. (Photo: AP/Leo Correa)

A woman looks through her home's broken window at more damage the day after tornado hit Puerto Varas, Chile, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Patricio Aguayo)

A woman looks through her home's broken window at more damage the day after tornado hit Puerto Varas, Chile, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Patricio Aguayo)

Participants compete in the men's downhill race category of the traditional annual Cheese Rolling contest at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

Participants compete in the men's downhill race category of the traditional annual Cheese Rolling contest at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

Colombians and Haitians who are accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise are escorted in handcuffs to their court hearing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Colombians and Haitians who are accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise are escorted in handcuffs to their court hearing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade, in Liverpool, England, Monday May 26, 2025. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident after a car collided with pedestrians near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Police and emergency personnel deal with an incident after a car collided with pedestrians near the Liver Building during the Premier League winners parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool players celebrate with the trophy on an open-top bus during the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Liverpool players celebrate with the trophy on an open-top bus during the Liverpool FC Premier League victory parade in Liverpool, England, Monday, May 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

President Donald Trump salutes during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's photo portrait display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has had references to his two impeachments removed, the latest apparent change at the collection of museums he has accused of bias as he asserts his influence over how official presentations document U.S. history.

The wall text, which summarized Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback victory, was part of the museum's “American Presidents” exhibition. The description had been placed alongside a photograph of Trump taken during his first term. Now, a different photo appears without any accompanying text block, though the text was available online. Trump was the only president whose display in the gallery, as seen Sunday, did not include any extended text.

The White House did not say whether it sought any changes. Nor did a Smithsonian statement in response to Associated Press questions. But Trump ordered in August that Smithsonian officials review all exhibits before the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. The Republican administration said the effort would “ensure alignment with the president’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism, remove divisive or partisan narratives, and restore confidence in our shared cultural institutions.”

Trump's original “portrait label," as the Smithsonian calls it, notes Trump's Supreme Court nominations and his administration's development of COVID-19 vaccines. That section concludes: “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.”

Then the text continues: “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.”

Asked about the display, White House spokesman Davis Ingle celebrated the new photograph, which shows Trump, brow furrowed, leaning over his Oval Office desk. Ingle said it ensures Trump's “unmatched aura ... will be felt throughout the halls of the National Portrait Gallery.”

The portrait was taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, who is credited in the display that includes medallions noting Trump is the 45th and 47th president. Similar numerical medallions appear alongside other presidents' painted portraits that also include the more extended biographical summaries such as what had been part of Trump's display.

Sitting presidents are represented by photographs until their official paintings are commissioned and completed.

Ingle did not answer questions about whether Trump or a White House aide, on his behalf, asked for anything related to the portrait label.

The gallery said in a statement that it had previously rotated two photographs of Trump from its collection before putting up Torok's work.

“The museum is beginning its planned update of the America’s Presidents gallery which will undergo a larger refresh this Spring,” the gallery statement said. “For some new exhibitions and displays, the museum has been exploring quotes or tombstone labels, which provide only general information, such as the artist’s name.”

For now, references to Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton being impeached in 1868 and 1998, respectively, remain as part of their portrait labels, as does President Richard Nixon's 1974 resignation as a result of the Watergate scandal.

And, the gallery statement noted, “The history of Presidential impeachments continues to be represented in our museums, including the National Museum of American History.”

Trump has made clear his intentions to shape how the federal government documents U.S. history and culture. He has offered an especially harsh assessment of how the Smithsonian and other museums have featured chattel slavery as a seminal variable in the nation's development but also taken steps to reshape how he and his contemporary rivals are depicted.

In the months before his order for a Smithsonian review, he fired the head archivist of the National Archives and said he was firing the National Portrait Gallery's director, Kim Sajet, as part of his overhaul. Sajet maintained the backing of the Smithsonian's governing board, but she ultimately resigned.

At the White House, Trump has designed a notably partisan and subjective “Presidential Walk of Fame” featuring gilded photographs of himself and his predecessors — with the exception of Biden, who is represented by an autopen — along with plaques describing their presidencies.

The White House said at the time that Trump himself was a primary author of the plaques. Notably, Trump's two plaques praise the 45th and 47th president as a historically successful figure while those under Biden's autopen stand-in describe the 46th executive as “by far, the worst President in American History” who “brought our Nation to the brink of destruction.”

Barrow reported from Atlanta.

People react to a photograph of President Donald Trump on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

People react to a photograph of President Donald Trump on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors to the National Portrait Gallery walk past the portrait of President Donald Trump, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors to the National Portrait Gallery walk past the portrait of President Donald Trump, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors stop to look at a photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Visitors stop to look at a photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

A photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Anna Johnson)

A photograph of President Donald Trump and a short plaque next to it are on display at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery's "American Presidents" exhibit on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Anna Johnson)

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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