Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege'
Summary
The Trump administration plans to start building a 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery soon. Some people, including a retired general, argue that the arch would disturb important historic views that represent the country’s unity after the Civil War.Key Facts
- The arch will be 250 feet tall.
- It will be located just outside the gates of Arlington National Cemetery.
- The Trump administration plans to begin construction within two weeks.
- Critics say the arch will disrupt historic sightlines around the cemetery.
- These sightlines symbolize the nation’s reconciliation after the Civil War.
- Retired Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton is a vocal critic of the project.
- Eaton is part of VoteVets, a veterans group involved in a lawsuit to stop the arch’s construction.
- The project has raised concerns about respecting historic and national symbols.
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