Arts commission approves plans for Trump's DC arch
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington, D.C.
TL;DR
- The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch.
- The monument will be 250 feet tall and located on Columbia Island in Washington D.C.
- Features include a torch-bearing figure, gold eagles, patriotic inscriptions, and an observation deck.
- The commission members were appointed by Trump.
- Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, have raised concerns about congressional authorization and the use of taxpayer money for perceived vanity projects.