Trump's 250-foot arch wins federal approval despite opposition
Summarised from 6 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 03:51 · Archive
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve plans for President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The commission, stacked with Trump allies, voted 8-4 to greenlight the project after nine hours of public comments from members of Congress, veterans, architects and Washington and Virginia residents.
The NCPC's executive director, Mark Paoletta, recommended approval and called the structure the 'grandest arch ever built by mankind'. Trump has claimed the project is intended to honour the 250th anniversary of the United States. However, Trump's critics view the arch as a pointless monument erected solely to serve his cult of personality, and the proposal faced opposition during the comment period.
It remains unclear how soon construction could begin, though the Justice Department said in a court filing last month that work could start as soon as Thursday. A court challenge in Washington could delay the administration's plans. The Trump administration said in a Wednesday filing that a construction company 'may be — but is not necessarily — arranging off-site preparations for construction mobilization in anticipation of permit approval'.
How it is being reported
- Trump's arch gets a late-night green light. Will a judge stop construction?The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been asked to block it.NPR · 6 Nov, 05:05
- Trump's 250-ft memorial arch in Washington on road to breaking ground after key federal panel votes to launch construction... but one hurdle could ruin it allThe decision clears a major hurdle for a project Trump has pursued as part of his efforts to reshape the capital region. The massive monument is set to stand 250 feet tall.Daily Mail · 6 Nov, 04:57
- Trump's massive arch wins approval as protesters threaten to block itThe Trump administration says construction on the 250-foot arch, which is facing several legal challenges, could begin as early as this week.BBC News · 6 Nov, 04:13
- Trump's massive Arlington triumphal arch approved for construction by federal planning commissionThe National Capital Planning Commission approved construction for President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., inspired by Paris' Arc de Triomphe.Fox News · 6 Nov, 04:02
- Trump's 250-foot arch wins approval from committee stacked with alliesThe National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve plans for President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch. Legal challenges are still possible.CBS News · 6 Nov, 03:39
- Bent on leaving his mark: Trump's proposed 'Triumphal Arch' sparks backlashSince his return to power, US President Donald Trump has been intent on reshaping the nation's capital Washington, seeking to leave his name and mark on it. After his involvement with the Kennedy Center, the White House ballroom and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Trump is now particularly keen on building a 250-foot (79-metre) "Triumphal Arch" – a project he claims is intended to honour the 250th anniversary of the United States.France 24 · 5 Nov, 12:55
In this story: Donald Trump · National Capital Planning Commission · Washington · Lincoln Memorial · Arlington National Cemetery · Mark Paoletta
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