Designs for 250ft arch in Washington approved by panel of Trump appointees
The Commission of Fine Arts has approved designs for a proposed 250-ft arch in Washington, D.C., known as the 'Arc de Trump'. This approval is a significant step forward for the project, which will be reviewed next month by another federal panel. The arch aims to serve as a landmark and a tribute to American heroes, despite facing legal challenges from veterans and preservationists.
- ▪The arch is designed to stand 250 feet tall and will include a public viewing deck.
- ▪The project is expected to be funded through a combination of public and private funds.
- ▪A group of military veterans and preservationists has sued to stop the construction, citing concerns over congressional approval and the impact on Arlington National Cemetery.
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Trump holds models for the proposed arch during a dinner with ballroom donors in the White House in 2025. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTrump holds models for the proposed arch during a dinner with ballroom donors in the White House in 2025. Photograph: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald TrumpDesigns for 250-ft arch in Washington approved by panel of Trump appointeesApproval marks key step forward for project dubbed ‘Arc de Trump’, which will be near Arlington National CemeteryAnna BettsThu 21 May 2026 14.40 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved designs for Donald Trump’s proposed 250-ft triumphal arch in Washington DC.The vote on Thursday by the panel, which is made up of…
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