Trump’s giant triumphal arch plan sparks fury over impact on Arlington Cemetery

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA worker refills water in front of a replica of President Trump's planned "Triumphal Arch" during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall (Getty)Veterans groups and Gold Star families are protesting President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Opponents warn that up to three years of daily construction and a tourist observation deck will disrupt military burials at the cemetery. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that work on the monument will begin within two weeks, calling it a tribute to American history. Veterans have launched a lawsuit to stop the project, and Democrats maintain that the administration needs congressional approval. The Trump administration claims it possesses the legal authority to proceed, citing a 1924 report and a recent Supreme Court ruling. In fullVeterans ramp up their fight on Trump’s ‘appalling’ triumphal arch next to Arlington National CemeteryMore bulletinsThank 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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