Federal Council Halts Historic Review of Trump’s Arch, Clearing Path for November Approval
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) terminated the Section 106 consultation process for President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch on September 24, 2026. This move effectively bypasses a key federal preservation law, allowing the project to proceed to final approval by the National Capital Planning Commission in early November. The decision follows a compressed review timeline and ignores objections from preservation experts who argue the process was rushed and legally flawed. The administration’s recent announcement that the arch will also serve as a military complex adds new legal vulnerabilities to the project.