H.R. 10765: Preserving and Remembering the History of Trump and other Tyrants Act

This bill would direct the Smithsonian Institution to gather, preserve, and display artifacts related to Donald Trump’s two presidential terms in a permanent exhibit at the National Museum of American History. The exhibit would focus on what the bill describes as the rise of propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism during those periods, and it would be part of a broader display about America’s history of resisting authoritarianism, monarchy, and autocracy.

What the Smithsonian would have to do

• Collect and preserve items connected to the Trump presidencies.
• Create a permanent exhibition in the National Museum of American History.
• Include materials such as photographs, video, personal accounts, and other items the Smithsonian considers historically important.

Examples of items the bill specifically mentions

• Signage installed by the Department of the Interior under a referenced executive order.
• Signs or banners displayed outside federal agencies during the 2025–2029 period.
• Images from the media or private individuals.
• Narratives from Americans who opposed authoritarianism.
• Other artifacts, recordings, and testimonials with lasting historical significance.

Signage requirements

The bill also requires explanatory signage in and around the exhibit. The exhibit itself would need a sign stating that the signs or actions being displayed were not authorized by Congress and should be studied as examples of authoritarian behavior. If certain signs are placed along National Park Service walkways leading to the museum without congressional authorization, the Department of the Interior would have to remove them or place an additional sign nearby from Congress stating that the original sign does not represent Congress’s or the public’s views.

Funding

The bill authorizes $5 million for the Smithsonian to carry out these activities. The money would remain available until spent.

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