For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump's D.C. arch is true loyalty
Summary
Two Vietnam veterans and a historian have sued to stop the construction of a large arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They argue the project lacks proper congressional approval and would disrupt the symbolic area between important memorials. The lawsuit challenges President Trump's plan, but the administration says the project is already authorized.Key Facts
- Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen, both Vietnam veterans, filed a lawsuit in February against building a 250-foot arch in Washington, D.C.
- The arch would be built between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, disrupting a historic sightline.
- The veterans argue the project did not get proper congressional approval and was rushed.
- The arch would be more than twice as tall as the Lincoln Memorial.
- President Trump has shown support for the arch, calling it "fantastic" and saying it is for himself.
- The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the project despite public opposition.
- A federal judge denied a request to temporarily stop construction, which has not started yet.
- The Justice Department wants to dismiss the lawsuit, saying the plaintiffs don’t have proper legal standing.
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