Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch
Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commission
TL;DR
- A federal judge has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order against construction of Donald Trump's triumphal arch.
- The order was granted after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the 250-foot-high arch in an 8-4 vote.
- Dozens of witnesses opposed the arch during a nine-hour hearing, citing concerns it would detract from the solemnity of Arlington National Cemetery.
- The vote by the commission broke along federal and local lines, with federal appointees supporting the project and local representatives opposing it.
- Opponents argue the project lacks required congressional approval and funding, and that it serves as a memorial to Trump rather than veterans.
- The cost of the arch is unknown, with estimates as high as $100 million.