Trump’s triumphal arch design gets the green light despite public opposition

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Donald Trump, has approved the design for a controversial 250-foot triumphal arch intended for a gateway to Washington D.C., despite significant public opposition. The proposed arch, which would feature a Lady Liberty-like figure, eagles, gilded lions and inscriptions, is part of several initiatives by Trump to leave a lasting mark on the capital and beautify it for America's 250th birthday celebrations. Critics argue the arch's 250-foot height would dominate the city's skyline, dwarfing other monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, and have raised objections to specific design elements such as the figures and lions. A federal lawsuit has been filed by veterans and a historian to block the arch's construction, citing concerns that it would disrupt the sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery. Separately, the Trump administration faces another lawsuit from The Cultural Landscape Foundation regarding the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, alleging violations of federal preservation laws by repainting its bottom blue without proper oversight. In fullDesign plan for Trump’s 250-foot Washington arch is approved by key federal agencyThank 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

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