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Construction of Trump’s triumphal arch set to begin in Washington

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Washington is preparing to begin excavation for a triumphal arch proposed by President Donald Trump, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
  • The planned monument would stand 76 meters tall and feature a gold angel-winged Statue of Liberty and two eagles.
  • Critics, including Vietnam War veterans and a historian, have filed lawsuits and said the structure would block views from Arlington National Cemetery.

Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch is moving toward construction in Washington, with excavation expected to begin within two weeks. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the plan Thursday in a post on X, describing the completed structure as one of the “most magnificent works of American architecture.”

Trump has praised the project as “the biggest and most beautiful triumphal arch in the whole world.” The monument is planned to rise 76 meters, making it one and a half times taller than Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. U.S. media have dubbed it the “Trump Arch,” a reference to the French landmark.

the biggest and most beautiful triumphal arch in the whole world

· Donald TrumpTrump’s description of the proposed Washington monument.

The glowing white arch would be topped by a gold Statue of Liberty with angel wings and two eagles. It would stand on the same axis as the Lincoln Memorial, across the Potomac River, and would be built at a roundabout opposite Arlington National Cemetery.

The proposal has drawn heavy criticism and several lawsuits. Vietnam War veterans and a historian have complained that the huge monument would obstruct the view from the cemetery, where hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members are buried. The arch is one of several controversial Washington structures Trump, who is 80, wants to use to preserve his legacy. He has also ordered the historic east wing of the White House demolished to make way for a ballroom.

most magnificent works of American architecture

· Doug BurgumThe interior secretary’s description of the completed project in a post on X.
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