Designs for 250ft arch in Washington approved by panel of Trump appointees
Approval marks key step forward for project dubbed ‘Arc de Trump’, which will be near Arlington national cemetery
TL;DR
- The US Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for Donald Trump's proposed 250ft triumphal arch.
- The panel that approved the designs is made up of Trump appointees.
- The arch, nicknamed the ‘Arc de Trump’, is intended to be 250ft tall and include a public viewing deck.
- The administration believes the monument will be an iconic landmark and a reminder of American sacrifices.
- A group of military veterans and historic preservationists have sued to stop the arch's construction.
- Opponents argue the structure lacks congressional approval and would disrupt the experience of visiting Arlington national cemetery.
- The project's cost is still being calculated and is expected to be funded through a combination of public and private funds.
- Trump described the news of the approval as "good news" and called the arch "beautiful".