Excavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeks
Summary
Excavation will begin soon on a new, large golden arch planned by President Donald Trump’s administration in Washington, DC. The project faces a lawsuit because opponents say it will harm important historic views between famous monuments.Key Facts
- Excavation work on the 250-foot-tall gilded arch is set to start within two weeks.
- The arch will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- The arch design includes white and gold colors, with inscriptions and a winged figure holding a torch on top.
- The National Park Service report supports the project but notes it will negatively affect historic sightlines.
- Sightlines are the planned views connecting important monuments to show historical meaning.
- A lawsuit from veterans and an architectural historian claims Congress did not approve the project.
- The Department of Justice is trying to dismiss the lawsuit.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the arch idea has a long history and will improve an otherwise empty traffic circle.
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