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Trump-Designed 250-Foot Arc Wins Approval in DC
politics5 days ago

Trump-Designed 250-Foot Arc Wins Approval in DC

The US Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for a 250-foot Trump-designed arch in Washington, DC, including a public viewing deck, with a forthcoming review by the National Capital Planning Commission. Supporters bill it as an iconic landmark, while veterans and historic preservationists have sued over alleged lack of congressional approval and potential disruption to views from Arlington National Cemetery; cost and funding details remain to be finalized.

via The Guardian|
#arc-de-trump#arlington-national-cemetery#politics
Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Faces Congressional Hurdle as Ballroom Plans Move Ahead
politics10 days ago

Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Faces Congressional Hurdle as Ballroom Plans Move Ahead

Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch across the Potomac near the Lincoln Memorial and a $1 billion East Wing ballroom are facing legal challenges that could force congressional approval. Courts have already flagged the ballroom as illegal without express authorization from Congress, and the arch falls under the Commemorative Works Act, which requires congressional authorization as well. The White House says it could seek appropriations to authorize construction, while Republicans show caution or skepticism, making the fate of both projects uncertain and underscoring debates over executive power.

via HuffPost|
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Trump unveils 250-foot Arc de Trump plan for Memorial Circle
politics1 month ago

Trump unveils 250-foot Arc de Trump plan for Memorial Circle

The Trump administration released new renderings for a 250-foot Arc de Trump at Memorial Circle, featuring a 60-foot golden Lady Liberty and a viewing deck, with “One Nation Under God” across the top. The plan, submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts ahead of an April 16 meeting, follows Trump’s dismissal of CFA members and comes amid separate NCPC approval but a district court ruling keeping the project in limbo. Officials say costs are still being calculated and funding will be a mix of public and private sources, with the arch sited near Arlington National Cemetery to honor American sacrifices.

via The Guardian|
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Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Sparks Backlash Amid Cost‑of‑Living Concerns
politics3 months ago

Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Sparks Backlash Amid Cost‑of‑Living Concerns

Trump floated a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C., claiming it could be the biggest monument and comparing it to the Arc de Triomphe, but the idea drew sharp online mockery in the midst of a cost‑of‑living crisis, with critics arguing taxpayer funds should go to addressing groceries and prices rather than grand monuments (some memes even dubbed it the “Arc de Trumph”).

via HuffPost|
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