Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback
The Commission of Fine Arts has granted final approval for President Trump's proposed arch despite significant public opposition. The 250-foot structure will be located between Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall, and its approval is one of several hurdles it must clear. Critics have expressed concerns about the lack of public participation and transparency in the decision-making process.
- ▪The Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve the design of Trump's arch despite overwhelming public opposition.
- ▪Approximately 99.5% of public comments received were against the arch.
- ▪Commissioners acknowledged public concerns but stated many were beyond their review scope.
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News Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback May 21, 20264:49 PM ET By Rachel Treisman An architect's rendering of the proposed arch, on display for the Fine Arts Commission hearing on Thursday. Rachel Treisman/NPR hide caption toggle caption Rachel Treisman/NPR The Commission of Fine Arts voted Thursday to give final approval to President Trump's towering arch between Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall, despite overwhelming public pushback and numerous unanswered questions. That approval clears just one of the potential hurdles in the path to building a 250-foot structure in a traffic circle on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. Still, it moved faster than many expected.
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