How Trump plans to build his arch
President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans to construct a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The Commission of Fine Arts has approved the project, which critics argue will significantly alter the skyline. The arch is intended to commemorate America's 250th anniversary and celebrate Trump's legacy, although it faces potential legal challenges from veterans.
- ▪The Commission of Fine Arts approved Trump's plans for a massive arch in Washington, DC.
- ▪Critics warn that the arch will dwarf its surroundings and alter a preserved skyline.
- ▪Trump's administration is facing a lawsuit from Vietnam veterans regarding the project's approval.
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Politics /Donald Trump /The LogoffHow Trump plans to build his archThe president’s Ozymandias moment, briefly explained.by Cameron PetersMay 21, 2026, 10:20 PM UTCShareGiftPresident Donald Trump holds a model of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House on October 15, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesCameron Peters is a staff editor at Vox.This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.
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