US Justice Department: Trump's Proposed Triumphal Arch Near Washington Faces Delays, Lawsuits
The US Department of Justice has indicated that the construction of a 250-foot (76-meter) triumphal arch, proposed by President Trump near Washington, could take between 33 to 39 months to complete if approved. This timeline suggests the arch would not be finished before the end of President Trump's potential second presidential term, according to The Guardian. The project, which is modeled after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, is planned for a location near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington. The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to meet to consider approving the project, and the US Department of the Interior may issue a final decision on the same day. If approved, initial earthworks and foundation installation could begin as early as Thursday, with above-ground construction slated to start no earlier than May 2027. However, the project faces legal challenges, with Virginia and the District of Columbia filing a lawsuit against the National Park ...
