Trump Pushes for 79-Metre 'Triumphal Arch' in Washington Amid Criticism
US President Donald Trump wants to build a 250-foot (79-metre) 'Triumphal Arch' in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The plan faces criticism, and a federal commission is due to consider it one final time on 5 November.
US President Donald Trump wants to build a 250-foot (79-metre) "Triumphal Arch" in the American capital, Washington. He says it would honour the 250th anniversary of the United States. The project has drawn criticism, and the proposal is due to go before a federal commission for a final time on 5 November.
Continuing a reshaping of Washington
Since returning to power, Trump has been determined to reshape the capital and leave his name and mark on it. Before the arch, he was involved in projects including the Kennedy Center, the White House ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Critics' objections
Trump's opponents regard the arch as a pointless monument built solely to serve his cult of personality. A project of this scale would normally require approval from the US Congress, the country's legislature. According to a report by France 24, however, Trump appears determined to bypass lawmakers.
The commission's decision will determine whether the proposal moves forward. The source gives no further details on which commission is reviewing the matter or what its possible rulings might be.
