Preservation agency abandons review as Trump arch faces military backlash
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation has terminated its consultation on Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch, citing a lack of progress from the National Park Service. This move accelerates the project’s path to final approval by the National Capital Planning Commission in November. Meanwhile, military families are protesting the addition of an observation deck that overlooks Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it turns solemn funerals into a public spectacle. The administration claims the structure will serve as a military complex for drones and snipers, a justification that has intensified opposition from veterans and preservationists.