Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSenator Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject President Donald Trump's proposed "Triumphful Arch," citing aviation safety concerns. Duckworth, a ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, called the 259-foot arch a "vanity project" that could endanger flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. She highlighted the irresponsibility of the project, given ongoing FAA efforts to enhance safety after a deadly crash near the airport in January 2025. The proposed arch, resembling Paris's Arc de Triomphe and twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial, would be located near Arlington National Cemetery. A group of veterans is suing over the arch, arguing it would block the "historically significant view" between Arlington Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, a sentiment echoed by Duckworth. In fullTop Senate Democrat calls on FAA to reject White House’s arch plan: ‘Trump putting his pet projects first’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Top Democrat urges FAA to block Trump ‘Triumphal Arch’ over safety concerns
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSenator Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject President Donald Trump's proposed "Triumphful Arch," citing aviation safety concerns. Duckworth, a ranking member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, called the 259-foot arch a "vanity project" that could endanger flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. She highlighted the irresponsibility of the project, given ongoing FAA efforts to enhance safety after a deadly crash near the airport in January 2025. The proposed arch, resembling Paris's Arc de Triomphe and twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial, would be located near Arlington National Cemetery. A group of veterans is suing over the arch, arguing it would block the "historically significant view" between Arlington Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, a sentiment echoed by Duckworth. In fullTop Senate Democrat calls on FAA to reject White House’s arch plan: ‘Trump putting his pet projects first’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Senator Duckworth calls on FAA to block Trump's 259-foot arch near Reagan National Airport over aviation safety risks. The dispute signals governance tensions relevant to AI regulation, critical infrastructure standards, and prioritizing safety in strategic decision-making.
