For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump's D.C. arch is true loyalty
Vietnam veterans Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen are suing to halt the construction of a proposed arch in Washington, D.C. They argue that the project lacks proper congressional approval and disrupts the symbolic connection between significant memorials. The lawsuit reflects their loyalty to fallen soldiers and concerns over the arch being a monument to former President Trump.
- ▪Byrnes and Gundersen are Vietnam veterans who have served multiple presidents.
- ▪They argue that the proposed arch disrupts the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and the Robert E. Lee Memorial.
- ▪The Justice Department has moved to dismiss their lawsuit, claiming they lack standing.
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Politics For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump's proposed D.C. arch is true loyalty By Arden Farhi, Arden Farhi Washington bureau managing editor Arden Farhi is the managing editor for CBS News' Washington bureau. He has covered several presidential campaigns and the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations. His executive producer credits include "The Takeout with Major Garrett" and the CBS News original podcast "Agent of Betrayal," and his work has been recognized with two Emmy Awards, a DuPont Award and a NY Festivals gold medal. Read Full Bio Arden Farhi, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice.
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