Trump Considers a Fist-Topped 250-Foot Arc in D.C.

A new book reports that Donald Trump discussed a 250-foot “Arc de Trump” in Washington, topped with a giant fist, as part of a sweeping, gaudy plan to remake the capital. The arch would sit near the Lincoln Memorial and dwarfs existing monuments, with talk of an observation deck and other high-profile changes like a ballroom at the White House. Officials allegedly aimed to complete the project by 2028, but it faces legal and political hurdles, including questions of whether federal buildings are bound by Washington, D.C.’s height limits and lawsuits from veterans who say the plan would block key views. The Interior Department has defended the arch as a national symbol, while lawmakers scrutinize timing, costs, and the lack of congressional authorization.