Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Summary
President Donald Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” near Arlington National Cemetery is moving forward after a federal advisory council ended talks with local officials about its impact on historic sites. The project has faced opposition from some politicians and preservationists, but the Federal Aviation Administration has said it won’t affect nearby airport flight paths.Key Facts
- The arch will be 250 feet tall and located near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
- The project’s advisory council stopped required consultations because local preservation officers disagreed on harm-mitigation plans.
- The arch is planned to store military equipment and may have snipers and drones stationed on it.
- The FAA ruled the structure would not pose a risk to flights near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized the plan, calling it risky and called for its rejection.
- Excavation work has already started without full agreement on the project’s consequences.
- The arch’s design includes a golden Lady Liberty figure on top and patriotic inscriptions.
- The advisory council will submit a final report on the process next month.
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