President Trump's proposed arch in Memorial Circle would intrude on dozens of nearby sites, says the National Park Service. But there's been minimal discussion of alternate locations.
President Trump stands near models of his arch during an October 2025 event with White House ballroom donors. The administration's proposed design and location for the structure have changed little since then.
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A new assessment raises concerns about Trump's proposed 250-foot arch and its impact on historic sites near the National Mall.
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its…
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its…
President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall (76-meter) memorial arch could disrupt the historical…
The park service is backing the arch, despite finding that it would adversely affect historic sightlines and other visual…
